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AP02 YTB

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

188,273 mi
Last recorded188,273 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 188,273 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 184,267 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2023 179,075 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 175,194 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 174,943 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 171,208 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 171,074 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 158,661 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 158,625 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 149,157 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 146,327 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 136,537 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 131,105 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

Both front lower ball joint gaitors slightly perished

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 131,089 miles

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

Both front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

Both front lower ball joint gaitors slightly perished

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 125,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 119,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 119,175 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 111,325 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 101,164 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Some metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jul 2010 90,273 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 81,193 miles

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

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 8 Aug 2008 71,662 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 63,061 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 53,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AP02 YTB is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AP02 YTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP02 YTB registered?

AP02 YTB is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is AP02 YTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP02 YTB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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