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YU02 LBN

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

198,952 mi
Last recorded198,952 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU02 LBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 198,952 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 198,951 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 174,721 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 174,693 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 172,879 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 166,773 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 165,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front headlamps lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 165,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front headlamps lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 160,727 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 149,420 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 141,210 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 131,063 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 112,006 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 103,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2011 93,449 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 84,079 miles

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

Offside Front 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 10 Aug 2010 84,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Aug 2009 73,093 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 61,591 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 51,889 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 41,710 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 LBN is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU02 LBN registered?

YU02 LBN is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 August 2002.

Is YU02 LBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU02 LBN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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