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YY03 NYT

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,253 mi
Last recorded78,253 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 NYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 78,253 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine light on

Fail 17 Aug 2016 78,246 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 8 Aug 2015 68,518 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,975 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,739 miles

n/s rear tyre perished & cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2012 53,107 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,920 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,251 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,715 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,610 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC SCORED SLIGHTLY PITTED & CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

Pass 23 May 2007 26,175 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

Pass 23 May 2006 18,452 miles

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE †NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE †N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY DEFLATED

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 NYT is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NYT, 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 NYT registered?

YY03 NYT is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is YY03 NYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 NYT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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