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AU02 TYD

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

202,804 mi
Last recorded202,804 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 TYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 202,804 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Nov 2022 202,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 198,680 miles

Large Under tray fitted - Engine

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 198,680 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working 1 of 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Large Under tray fitted - Engine

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 186,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 166,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated also middle bracket

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Mar 2019 166,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated also middle bracket

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 159,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 159,243 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 151,118 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 143,187 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 133,666 miles

Oil leak

both front tytres worn iner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 123,522 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head light lenses fading

Pass 25 Mar 2013 113,358 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,396 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 103,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 93,219 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 81,948 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 709,923 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 60,835 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Mar 2007 50,492 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2006 40,743 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 40,734 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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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AU02 TYD is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue 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 AU02 TYD, 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 AU02 TYD registered?

AU02 TYD is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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