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AJ02 YJP

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,101 mi
Last recorded98,101 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 YJP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 98,101 miles

engine and under body covers

Fail 27 Jul 2018 98,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

engine and under body covers

engine management light is on

Pass 25 Jul 2017 93,965 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 91,060 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 86,118 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 83,157 miles

Headlamp fading

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

engine lamp on

Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,157 miles

Headlamp fading

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

engine lamp on

Pass 10 Jul 2013 76,652 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine lanp lit

Fail 8 Jul 2013 76,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine lanp lit

Pass 11 Jul 2012 71,517 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 71,515 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 65,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner egde

n/s/r tyre pressure low

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked

rear number plate cracked

Fail 8 Jul 2011 65,806 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner egde

n/s/r tyre pressure low

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked

rear number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,638 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Fail 10 Jul 2009 53,542 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 11 Jul 2008 48,357 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 48,357 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,683 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,752 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED ADVISE ONLY.

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 YJP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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