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YX52 OUJ

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,354 mi
Last recorded149,354 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 OUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 149,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2018 149,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted lower fixing bolt not secure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle/trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jun 2018 149,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 141,893 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 141,893 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 137,467 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 136,394 miles

Both headlight lenses misted

Exhaust back box bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 9 Apr 2014 134,023 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 134,020 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 126,698 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 126,698 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 118,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

r/o/s brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 1 Sep 2011 118,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

r/o/s brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 96,306 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 76,923 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 76,923 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 57,201 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 37,289 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,613 miles

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

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

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 OUJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OUJ, 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 OUJ registered?

YX52 OUJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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