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YT52 DZS

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

201,089 mi
Last recorded201,089 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 DZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 201,089 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 201,081 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 184,948 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Nov 2020 184,946 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 172,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corrodeed / deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2019 172,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corrodeed / deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2018 165,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp lens,s discoloured

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 29 Oct 2018 165,228 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlamp lens,s discoloured

rear exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 161,499 miles

Front brake pads low

Fail 2 Nov 2017 161,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads low

Pass 31 Oct 2016 157,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases whole system rusty (7.1.2)

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 Oct 2016 157,391 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases whole system rusty (7.1.2)

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 21 Nov 2015 150,511 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 145,370 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 2 Dec 2013 136,139 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 136,139 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 127,078 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 115,179 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 29 Nov 2011 115,179 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 25 Nov 2010 100,104 miles

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 25 Nov 2010 100,104 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 7 Dec 2009 85,184 miles

slight bind on o/s rear brake

Pass 5 Dec 2008 68,987 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 68,987 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 55,436 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 39,836 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 DZS is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YT52 DZS, 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 DZS registered?

YT52 DZS is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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