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AJ02 YJH

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

231,318 mi
Last recorded231,318 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 YJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 231,318 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth just ok (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded both sides at rigid to flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 227,355 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 220,321 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 198,149 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 188,308 miles

Both headlamps deterated but output not reduced

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

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

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

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

Secondary bonnet catch sticking

Slight leak of grease o/s/front cv boot but no ingress of dirt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 188,305 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps deterated but output not reduced

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

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

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

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

Secondary bonnet catch sticking

Slight leak of grease o/s/front cv boot but no ingress of dirt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 182,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low poss below 1.6mm but cannot see (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 174,208 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 174,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 161,172 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 141,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 119,182 miles

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

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 10 Apr 2012 99,714 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 83,658 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,684 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,303 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,784 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 34,772 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,789 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 17,430 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YJH is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AJ02 YJH, 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 AJ02 YJH registered?

AJ02 YJH is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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