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YY03 PUA

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,958 mi
Last recorded112,958 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 PUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 112,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 108,200 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 99,981 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 91,280 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 81,290 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 81,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 65,950 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 55,572 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 47,096 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,478 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 PUA is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PUA, 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 PUA registered?

YY03 PUA is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is YY03 PUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 PUA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY03 PUA have outstanding finance?

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