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BT51 MYU

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

222,649 mi
Last recorded222,649 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 MYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 222,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis in front of the subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis in front of the subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 214,641 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalitic converter, welds on pipe exiting cat deteriorated covered with exhaust paste leaking gases at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 214,641 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalitic converter, welds on pipe exiting cat deteriorated covered with exhaust paste leaking gases at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 214,609 miles

Braking system leaking servo vacuum pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill yellow chalk marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective steering arm-track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill yellow chalk marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Central exhaust mount/bracket fractured

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer lower sill distorted

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear exhaust mount/hanger deteriorated/corroded

towbar corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 208,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the CAT join (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 203,839 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside & offside struts have slight play in top mounts (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside rear flexi ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 203,834 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed connector at front caliper damaged & insecure (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged hose has damage to inner core of hose (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside & offside struts have slight play in top mounts (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside rear flexi ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear nearside & offside rear brakes have slight brake bind

Pass 13 Nov 2015 198,402 miles

non obligitory mirror damaged

rear axle becoming corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 198,382 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

non obligitory mirror damaged

rear axle becoming corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 191,367 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 191,367 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/side rear brake tight

tracking could be out

Pass 14 Oct 2013 181,983 miles

brake pipe corroded n/s/r

exhaust leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2012 172,131 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 164,326 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 7 Nov 2011 164,306 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not facing the rear (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not facing the rear (1.5.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

rear discs pitted

Pass 8 Nov 2010 153,919 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 153,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear tyre at legal limit

Pass 6 Nov 2009 144,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 135,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 123,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 110,365 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 95,091 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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BT51 MYU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BT51 MYU, 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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BT51 MYU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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