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YX52 TYG

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

207,584 mi
Last recorded207,584 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 TYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 207,584 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge and perished

Offside Front Outer c/v boot damp

chip in windscreen

headlights deteriorated pattern weak

Pass 24 May 2024 198,070 miles

Nearside Front inner c/v boot perished

Nearside Rear shock damp

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge and perished

both front flexy brake hose perished

chip in windscreen

rear brake pads worn

Fail 24 May 2024 198,070 miles

Nearside Front inner c/v boot perished

Nearside Rear shock damp

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge and perished

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front flexy brake hose perished

chip in windscreen

rear brake pads worn

Pass 23 May 2023 185,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot perished

Offside Front steering arm slight play

blow rear exhaust box rear box corroding

both front top strut mounts slight play

both front tyres worn edges

chips in windscreen

front headlights deteriorated pattern weak

Pass 17 May 2022 178,614 miles

chip in screen

rear brake disc and pads worn

Pass 21 May 2021 175,565 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2021 175,565 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 172,284 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 164,547 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 154,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 149,595 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

windscreen damaged

Fail 25 May 2017 149,595 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

windscreen damaged

Fail 24 May 2017 149,594 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced just passed at time of test (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced just passed at time of test (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit between 1.6mm and 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 May 2016 136,836 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 130,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 130,246 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 123,209 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 123,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

middle exhaust mount broken

slight bind at rear brakes

Pass 28 May 2013 115,037 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 115,036 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 105,692 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 105,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroding

n/s/r brake pads very low

Pass 23 May 2011 97,961 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 97,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 May 2010 90,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 90,117 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 82,304 miles

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

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

vehicle due for service

Fail 21 May 2009 82,001 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

vehicle due for service

Pass 29 May 2008 74,539 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 74,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 62,906 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 52,367 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 52,367 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 TYG is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 TYG, 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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YX52 TYG is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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