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BG02 YPP

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,102 mi
Last recorded185,102 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 YPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 185,102 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2018 185,102 miles

coil spring broken front both (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2017 175,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 170,619 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 167,727 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 162,667 miles

all four brake discs corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2012 162,661 miles

front to rear and all rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

offside rear brake disc rusty

parking brake has only just met the required park brake efficiency,it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 162,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear and all rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2011 156,647 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 156,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 149,640 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 149,618 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 136,452 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 136,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 120,806 miles

deterioration of front registration plate.

noise from front brakes.

security of nearside headlamp & indicator unit.

Pass 14 May 2007 99,910 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 84,424 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BG02 YPP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG02 YPP, 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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BG02 YPP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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