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YU02 GDK

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

217,481 mi
Last recorded217,481 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU02 GDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 217,481 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lowering springs

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 217,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 201,583 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 189,601 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres low tread borderline replace asap

Pass 22 Jul 2017 177,635 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Hand brake just met minium req

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 177,630 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Hand brake just met minium req

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 170,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 156,613 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 140,750 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 128,380 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 108,762 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 99,845 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 90,463 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 80,299 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 80,299 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 69,954 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 60,133 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 49,835 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 38,080 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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YU02 GDK is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YU02 GDK, 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 YU02 GDK registered?

YU02 GDK is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 July 2002.

Is YU02 GDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU02 GDK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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