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AF02 YPX

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,303 mi
Last recorded167,303 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 YPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 167,303 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 164,808 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 164,808 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 159,403 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 159,363 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 153,977 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 143,426 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 130,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 117,383 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 12 Apr 2012 117,380 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak on engine

Fail 6 Apr 2011 108,818 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 108,818 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 101,006 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 93,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 84,506 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 74,998 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 63,710 miles

front offside wiper blade worn

nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre out of shape

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 YPX is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AF02 YPX, 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.

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What year was AF02 YPX registered?

AF02 YPX is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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