MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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
non obligitory mirror damaged
rear axle becoming corroded
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
non obligitory mirror damaged
rear axle becoming corroded
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
brake pipe corroded n/s/r
exhaust leaking
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
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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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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