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YX52 KKW

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,375 mi
Last recorded162,375 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 KKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 162,375 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2016 162,018 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle and outside (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 144,575 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 133,928 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 133,920 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 116,121 miles

the exhaust has a slight gas leak the joiner in the centre os the exhaust system has some corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2012 99,743 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 84,431 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 72,471 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 72,471 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,547 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 47,461 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 32,945 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 18,732 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 10,634 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 KKW is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX52 KKW, 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 KKW registered?

YX52 KKW is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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