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YY03 ZSN

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

111,252 mi
Last recorded111,252 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 ZSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 111,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2025 108,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake pipes greased.

Pass 15 Apr 2024 98,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 94,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2022 88,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

mid exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2021 84,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2020 77,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,324 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 56,539 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,796 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 53,396 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 53,396 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,850 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,885 miles

All 4 tyres are over 6 years old

Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,879 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,042 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,775 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,112 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,691 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,555 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 24,076 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 18,886 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 ZSN is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 ZSN, 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 ZSN registered?

YY03 ZSN is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 July 2003.

Is YY03 ZSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 ZSN shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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