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W52 YTP

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,741 mi
Last recorded188,741 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 YTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2018 188,741 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

General vehicle corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Lower side light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre miss shaping

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

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

tandem pump leaking fuel

Pass 14 Dec 2017 179,991 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner braking surface

Nearside Front Headlamp lens starting to go opaque-still has beam pattern at this time

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre low outer edge

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Allowing grease out but not dirt in (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Slight bind on brake

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 175,307 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Dec 2015 170,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 170,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 165,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front headligths have poor lens.

Pass 30 Dec 2014 165,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front headligths have poor lens.

Fail 23 Dec 2013 160,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 160,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 154,939 miles

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)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 154,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 9 Dec 2011 148,647 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 142,011 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 142,011 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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W52 YTP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 100,227 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 W52 YTP, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W52 YTP registered?

W52 YTP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W52 YTP safe to buy?

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