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AU52 YHM

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,252 mi
Last recorded166,252 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 166,252 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 163,172 miles

Rear Exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2023 156,324 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 147,027 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 140,590 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 135,098 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view hair line crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all shocks weak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 128,840 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 121,945 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 121,478 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 121,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 120,321 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 118,585 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are perrished along the edge of their tread line

Pass 3 Mar 2014 116,542 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 114,022 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 110,136 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 110,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 106,287 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 102,156 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 98,522 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 98,522 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 96,218 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 83,474 miles

slight binding on rear brakes

Fail 24 Nov 2006 83,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 25 Nov 2005 75,053 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 YHM 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 83.3%.

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 AU52 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

AU52 YHM is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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