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YX52 TYB

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,148 mi
Last recorded185,148 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 TYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 185,148 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 168,137 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 143,560 miles

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.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 143,555 miles

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.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 130,146 miles

most steel brake pipes corroded,axle bushes worn and turbo boost pipes adrift

Fail 6 Dec 2011 130,146 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

most steel brake pipes corroded,axle bushes worn and turbo boost pipes adrift

Pass 15 Dec 2010 117,227 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 117,227 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 99,806 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 99,804 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 82,959 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 69,083 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 56,300 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 40,566 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 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.

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