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BW02 YJV

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

221,002 mi
Last recorded221,002 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 YJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 221,002 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 215,641 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 215,641 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 205,753 miles

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

front discs and pads worn

Pass 14 Sep 2017 195,703 miles

both front rack ends have slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2016 184,772 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 177,072 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 177,072 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes signs of corrosion under plastic coating

slight play both rack end pivots

Pass 15 Sep 2014 167,557 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 147,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 125,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 114,798 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 109,652 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 109,652 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 102,995 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 94,520 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 94,520 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 88,844 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 81,311 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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BW02 YJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BW02 YJV, 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 BW02 YJV registered?

BW02 YJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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