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YT52 BYV

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

109,572 mi
Last recorded109,572 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 BYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 109,572 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 105,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 101,064 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 95,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 92,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 86,621 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 79,180 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 79,180 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 70,610 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 65,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,935 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 63,906 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 62,209 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 60,714 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,179 miles

front brake imbalance

rear brake imbalance

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,736 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,244 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 54,557 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 53,019 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,042 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 48,273 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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YT52 BYV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YT52 BYV, 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 YT52 BYV registered?

YT52 BYV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YT52 BYV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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