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YW02 AJU

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

191,513 mi
Last recorded191,513 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 AJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 191,513 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 179,074 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 178,978 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 164,416 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear shockabsorbers worn/leaking slightly

Fail 10 May 2014 152,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2014 152,292 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2013 135,494 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 135,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 121,670 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres winter use only

Fail 18 Apr 2012 121,645 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres winter use only

Pass 10 Feb 2011 98,185 miles

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

all four brake discs badly worn

lowering springs fitted to both rears and n/s/f o/s/f standard spring fitted

rear brake imbalance

Fail 10 Feb 2011 98,185 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

all four brake discs badly worn

lowering springs fitted to both rears and n/s/f o/s/f standard spring fitted

rear brake imbalance

Pass 12 Feb 2010 116,098 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 113,948 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pad warning sensors disconected brake pads are all ok

lowwerturbo hose stil leaking

pad warning light on

slight lift in front struts modified suspenshion fited

Fail 16 Feb 2009 113,947 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

pad warning light on

turbo pipes insicure

Pass 19 Mar 2007 104,232 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 82,828 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 82,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 79,302 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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YW02 AJU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YW02 AJU, 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 YW02 AJU registered?

YW02 AJU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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