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YX52 FWZ

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,840 mi
Last recorded133,840 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 FWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 133,840 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front door hinge tight

rear boot hinge siezing

Fail 24 Jan 2013 133,840 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front door hinge tight

rear boot hinge siezing

Pass 24 Jan 2012 126,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 118,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

bonnet damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2010 117,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2009 109,568 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2009 109,568 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 98,013 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 98,013 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 87,661 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 82,661 miles

both front lower wish bone bushes starting to split

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped and corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2006 82,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

FUEL DAMPNESS AROUND FUEL TANK POSS TANK UNIT SEAL

Pass 4 Aug 2005 66,214 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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YX52 FWZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YX52 FWZ, 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 YX52 FWZ registered?

YX52 FWZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is YX52 FWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX52 FWZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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