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AF02 YBZ

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,383 mi
Last recorded87,383 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 YBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 87,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 87,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 82,547 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 79,882 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 79,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

RADIATOR BURST

REAR DISCS RUSTY

Pass 1 Nov 2010 73,558 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 62,921 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 50,025 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 41,627 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 41,627 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 33,636 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 33,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,166 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 28,166 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AF02 YBZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 97,007 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF02 YBZ, 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 24 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 AF02 YBZ registered?

AF02 YBZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 April 2002.

Is AF02 YBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 YBZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF02 YBZ have outstanding finance?

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