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YT52 DZY

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,808 mi
Last recorded108,808 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 DZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 108,808 miles

Engine management light is on.

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

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

Requires tracking

Fail 9 Nov 2017 108,808 miles

Engine management light is on.

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Requires tracking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 103,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 103,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 96,122 miles

ENGINE LIGHT

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ENGINE LIGHT

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 87,680 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 87,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,234 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 80,233 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

tracking

Pass 28 Aug 2012 71,949 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)

Slight movement in rear axle bushes.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,233 miles

2 exhaust mounts insecure

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

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

engine management lamp on

offside front ball joint dust cover split

oil leak on gearbox

rear brake discs wearing thin

rear tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 23 Aug 2011 64,233 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

2 exhaust mounts insecure

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

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

engine management lamp on

offside front ball joint dust cover split

oil leak on gearbox

rear brake discs wearing thin

rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2010 56,296 miles

center exhaust mount insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,442 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 49,442 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,609 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,018 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,410 miles

both front tyres wearing close to treadwear indicator

small slit in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2005 16,925 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 DZY is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DZY, 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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YT52 DZY is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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