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YY03 HTL

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,204 mi
Last recorded122,204 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 HTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 122,204 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 122,203 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 115,546 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 113,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 111,570 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 104,588 miles

bonnet pull handle broken

Pass 30 Jun 2011 83,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 83,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 62,731 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 62,643 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,935 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,771 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,622 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006

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 HTL is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HTL, 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 HTL registered?

YY03 HTL is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is YY03 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 HTL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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