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YV51 ZYD

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,021 mi
Last recorded79,021 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 ZYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 79,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 73,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 70,521 miles

Rear No plate has water ingress

Pass 14 Dec 2010 66,656 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 66,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,155 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt buckle casing damaged slightly

rear number plate has slight water ingress and is slightly faded

Pass 6 Jan 2009 53,006 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 46,692 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 39,678 miles

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

off side rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 9 Jan 2007 39,678 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off side rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Jan 2006 31,891 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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YV51 ZYD is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YV51 ZYD, 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 YV51 ZYD registered?

YV51 ZYD is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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The MOT history for YV51 ZYD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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