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YX02 TKJ

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,842 mi
Last recorded111,842 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 TKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 111,842 miles

Front exhaust has slight blow

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2016 111,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front exhaust has slight blow

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2015 106,845 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 106,845 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 100,115 miles

emissions high

engine light on

Pass 30 May 2013 96,026 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 90,206 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 83,440 miles

all front and rear brake pads worn very close to limit

Fail 21 May 2011 83,440 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all front and rear brake pads worn very close to limit

Pass 2 Jun 2010 78,680 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 78,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre tread low and outer wall scuffed

nearside rear brake pads low and very slight bind

Fail 21 May 2009 73,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 73,216 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 67,263 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 57,142 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 17,735 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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YX02 TKJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YX02 TKJ, 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 YX02 TKJ registered?

YX02 TKJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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