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AJ02 YHA

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

123,096 mi
Last recorded123,096 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 YHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 123,096 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 123,096 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 120,115 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 113,904 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 113,904 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached both (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 110,335 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Nsf & Osf lens fading. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before & after flexi-hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before & after flexi-hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Nsr & Osr discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 105,415 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3m. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 104,063 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 104,061 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 103,317 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 99,602 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 96,535 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 96,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 92,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 90,316 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 90,316 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 83,860 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 83,860 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 75,300 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 75,300 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 63,977 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 47,362 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,555 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 41,555 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 33,535 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 33,519 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 YHA is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YHA, 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 YHA is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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