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BJ02 YVX

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,571 mi
Last recorded192,571 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 YVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 192,571 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 192,571 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 188,439 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 185,267 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE BRACKET DETACHED

Fail 1 Jul 2021 185,236 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

EXHAUST CENTRE BRACKET DETACHED

EXHAUST HAS BLOW NEAR CAT

HEADLAMP LENSES POOR

Pass 18 Jun 2020 182,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 176,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 176,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 171,088 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fully undersealed inc fuel and brake pipes

Pass 1 Jun 2017 164,938 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 159,705 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 159,705 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 154,004 miles

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

nearside rear brake pads need to refitted correctly

Pass 12 May 2014 149,517 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2013 144,624 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both rear wheels slightly binding

Fail 8 May 2013 144,624 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 13 Apr 2012 138,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 134,448 miles

Oil leak

light scratching on windscreen

Fail 6 Apr 2011 134,408 miles

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

Oil leak

light scratching on windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2010 130,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 124,056 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 116,356 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 107,348 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 95,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BJ02 YVX is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ02 YVX, 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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BJ02 YVX is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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