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BJ51 YMR

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,238 mi
Last recorded66,238 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 YMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 66,238 miles

coil springs rusty

play in suspension

Pass 24 Oct 2016 59,697 miles

both bottom arms play in bushes

oil light on

wipers poor

Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,196 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 52,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise exhaust centre silencer mount weld broken

advise wipers judder

Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,510 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 39,841 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 39,841 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,944 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 36,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 33,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr tyre low and badly cracking

slight corrosion front brake discs

slight cracking nsr tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2009 33,183 miles

osr tyre low and badly cracking

slight corrosion front brake discs

slight cracking nsr tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2008 30,193 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,094 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 27,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 22,681 miles

front wipers smearing

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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BJ51 YMR is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ51 YMR, 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 BJ51 YMR registered?

BJ51 YMR is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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