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YS51 HXZ

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,834 mi
Last recorded145,834 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 HXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2014 145,834 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 145,834 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2014 145,833 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 141,479 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 May 2013 135,533 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 May 2013 135,533 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 129,757 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 3 May 2011 122,990 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 116,657 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 116,657 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 113,018 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 109,722 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 105,960 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 105,960 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 102,351 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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YS51 HXZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YS51 HXZ, 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 YS51 HXZ registered?

YS51 HXZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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