MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s inner cv boot small split
Gear box has oil leak, front section of exhaust corroded, all steel brake pipes corroded, front and rear brakes worn, o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit, front and rear number plates deteriorated and n/s mirror cracked.
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Gear box has oil leak, front section of exhaust corroded, all steel brake pipes corroded, front and rear brakes worn, o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit, front and rear number plates deteriorated and n/s mirror cracked.
most steel brake pipes corroded,axle bushes worn and turbo boost pipes adrift
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
most steel brake pipes corroded,axle bushes worn and turbo boost pipes adrift
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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YX52 TYB is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 TYB, 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 TYB registered?
YX52 TYB is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 October 2002.
Is YX52 TYB safe to buy?
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