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YT02 EAC

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 EAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018
Fail 29 Mar 2018 170,569 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 160,065 miles

all brake discs corroded brake effort ok at time of test

headlamps faded headlamp aim ok at time of test

osf tyre worn on outer edges no cord at time of test

Fail 7 Feb 2015 160,065 miles

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

all brake discs corroded brake effort ok at time of test

headlamps faded headlamp aim ok at time of test

osf tyre worn on outer edges no cord at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2014 130,951 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 130,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 97,079 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 81,092 miles

rear number plate

Pass 15 Feb 2011 73,232 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,537 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,281 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 57,281 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside front brake disc slight runnout

Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,598 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2008 51,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,964 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 43,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 34,774 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 34,655 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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YT02 EAC is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YT02 EAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT02 EAC registered?

YT02 EAC is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is YT02 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT02 EAC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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