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AJ02 YBM

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,384 mi
Last recorded173,384 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 YBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 173,384 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 159,445 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021
Pass 12 Oct 2019 123,926 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 98,953 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 90,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 87,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

center seat belt stork cover broken

Fail 31 Jul 2014 87,023 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

center seat belt stork cover broken

Pass 31 Jul 2013 83,499 miles

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

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

center rear seat belt cover broken

Fail 31 Jul 2013 83,499 miles

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

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

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

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

center rear seat belt cover broken

Pass 16 Feb 2012 79,516 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 79,516 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 79,194 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2010 79,194 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,855 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 59,010 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 55,282 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Jun 2006 50,660 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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AJ02 YBM is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AJ02 YBM, 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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AJ02 YBM is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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