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YY03 LLE

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,386 mi
Last recorded67,386 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 67,386 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 67,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 63,748 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 63,748 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 60,276 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 56,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlight lens deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2016 56,155 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2015 49,789 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 38,622 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 38,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 28,185 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,245 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 25,604 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,268 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 21,673 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 19,828 miles

perishing on tyres

Fail 30 May 2007 17,419 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight stiffness in handbrake mechanism

Pass 30 May 2007 17,419 miles

slight stiffness in handbrake mechanism

Pass 10 May 2006 14,093 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 13,360 miles

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 LLE is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY03 LLE registered?

YY03 LLE is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is YY03 LLE safe to buy?

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