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YW02 DYN

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,544 mi
Last recorded140,544 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 DYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 140,544 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 129,983 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 129,860 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 122,471 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 122,453 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 115,873 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 109,980 miles

Rear exhaust support mount heavily corroded (may break during repair of front section)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 109,980 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust support mount heavily corroded (may break during repair of front section)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 102,467 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 92,321 miles

all tyres getting low on tread

n/s wheel bearing worn

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2010 75,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded on inside face

turbo pipe insecure

Fail 26 Aug 2010 75,374 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded on inside face

turbo pipe insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2009 63,163 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 55,236 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 45,718 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 37,411 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 DYN is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YW02 DYN, 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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YW02 DYN is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 August 2002.

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