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AJ02 YVS

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,674 mi
Last recorded94,674 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 94,674 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 94,674 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 89,616 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 83,467 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS MISTING OVER -- BEAM PATTERN AND BEAM BRIGHTNESS JUST MEET M.O.T. CRITERIA AT THIS TIME --

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 83,464 miles

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

BOTH HEADLAMPS MISTING OVER -- BEAM PATTERN AND BEAM BRIGHTNESS JUST MEET M.O.T. CRITERIA AT THIS TIME --

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 78,000 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp output slightly reduced

rear axle bushes worn

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 22 Aug 2011 78,000 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp output slightly reduced

rear axle bushes worn

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,944 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,282 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 59,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 49,493 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 49,493 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 42,425 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 YVS is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YVS, 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 YVS is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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