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BG02 YRJ

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,628 mi
Last recorded109,628 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 YRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 109,628 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 109,661 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 237,811 miles

all coil springs corroded

exhaust corroding

headlamp lens's in poor condition

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 237,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

all coil springs corroded

exhaust corroding

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 14 May 2012 213,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 213,220 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 204,027 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 204,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 194,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 May 2009 186,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2008 168,063 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

n/s of front bumper lose

o/s/f plastic inner wing has been rubbing on tyre big hole in it and lose

rear spolier lose

Pass 28 May 2008 168,063 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

n/s of front bumper lose

o/s/f plastic inner wing has been rubbing on tyre big hole in it and lose

rear spolier lose

Pass 30 May 2007 142,605 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 116,596 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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BG02 YRJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YRJ, 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 BG02 YRJ registered?

BG02 YRJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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The MOT history for BG02 YRJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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