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YY03 FVX

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,201 mi
Last recorded71,201 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 FVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,201 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both mains (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust system corroded

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 71,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both mains (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust system corroded

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 67,109 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 67,064 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp sleeve broken (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perrished

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,618 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,571 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 52,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,187 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,523 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 41,366 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,919 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 37,918 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,358 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 28,243 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 22,244 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,244 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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YY03 FVX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 95,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY03 FVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY03 FVX registered?

YY03 FVX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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