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AU52 YGX

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,053 mi
Last recorded144,053 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 YGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2017 144,053 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 136,208 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 136,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 129,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

Fail 10 Sep 2015 129,054 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Sep 2014 121,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2014 121,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2013 113,401 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 113,401 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 107,834 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2011 98,337 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

rear axle bushes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 88,070 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 75,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2009 75,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2008 64,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,500 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,315 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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AU52 YGX is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AU52 YGX, 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 AU52 YGX registered?

AU52 YGX is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AU52 YGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 YGX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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