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AJ02 YMU

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,838 mi
Last recorded88,838 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 YMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 88,838 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 87,700 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 86,400 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 85,040 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 80,048 miles

hand brake long travel

head lamps poor image

Fail 17 May 2019 80,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hand brake long travel

head lamps poor image

Pass 17 May 2018 77,455 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,078 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 71,471 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 71,471 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,096 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 67,545 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 65,538 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 65,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH INSECURE

Fail 5 Oct 2012 65,524 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 62,856 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,178 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 61,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 57,437 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 54,049 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 46,468 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 46,468 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 40,055 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 YMU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YMU, 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 YMU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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