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AF02 YRG

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,787 mi
Last recorded138,787 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 138,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle Mounting Bush Not Fully Pressed In -- But No Movement

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 138,787 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Behind Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle Mounting Bush Not Fully Pressed In -- But No Movement

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 138,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 138,186 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed in 2 places , major leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished through to canvas . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush worn and moving around in axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished through to canvas . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 119,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 119,122 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting broken off system (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer blowing in two places. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rear silencer mounting broken off silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 worn through to cord. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 106,084 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 104,776 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 103,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 99,527 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 95,207 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 95,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 93,673 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 91,330 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 89,959 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s and o/s/f d bushes have slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2011 88,320 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 87,080 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 84,551 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 79,571 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 69,116 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 57,547 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 53,264 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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AF02 YRG is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YRG, 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 YRG registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF02 YRG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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