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YX52 OJF

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,692 mi
Last recorded120,692 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 OJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 120,692 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 120,692 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

boot lid will not open to allow inspection inside

Pass 8 Nov 2013 112,876 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 105,491 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 105,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 90,891 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 90,891 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 87,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 87,021 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 77,444 miles

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

exhaust centre section mounting broke but still supported by cross member

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2008 68,307 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 68,307 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 66,880 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 66,880 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 58,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 58,040 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 55,645 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 47,608 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 47,608 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

slight distortion of offside front brake disc

underside of vehicle dirty

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 OJF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OJF, 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 OJF registered?

YX52 OJF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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