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YU02 GGJ

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,886 mi
Last recorded170,886 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 170,886 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2019 167,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe next to cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2018 162,209 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 162,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 153,838 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 153,838 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR BOX (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 146,852 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 138,445 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 130,003 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 130,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 129,351 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 122,175 miles

poor beam pattern from nearside headlamp

Pass 1 Aug 2012 114,320 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 114,320 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 105,909 miles

o/s/f headlamp glass deteriated

small cuts in both front outer c.v boots

wear on front discs

Fail 22 Jun 2011 105,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f headlamp glass deteriated

small cuts in both front outer c.v boots

wear on front discs

Pass 28 Jun 2010 96,641 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 84,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s door mirror glass cracked

slight screen damage in zone*b* swept area

Pass 5 Jun 2008 77,680 miles

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

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

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

Please note there is a cracke to n/s/f mirror but vehile still has o/s/and inturnal

Please note there is corrsion showing to rear dics,s on egdes

Pass 11 Apr 2007 68,968 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Jan 2006 56,528 miles

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

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

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 GGJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GGJ, 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 GGJ registered?

YU02 GGJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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