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YX52 ZSP

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,000 mi
Last recorded180,000 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 180,000 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 180,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 171,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 171,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 162,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 153,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 143,415 miles

boot cannot be opened but securely closed

Fail 2 Feb 2016 143,414 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

boot cannot be opened but securely closed

Pass 3 Feb 2015 128,858 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 128,858 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 116,885 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f inner rack joint worn

o/s mirror case damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2014 116,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

boot cannot be opened but did not affect inspec tion

n/s/f inner rack joint worn

o/s mirror case damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2012 100,072 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 100,072 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 85,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 85,967 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 85,780 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer mounting corroded badly

Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,060 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 73,060 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,348 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 60,418 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 60,418 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 52,650 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 45,676 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 37,345 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 ZSP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZSP, 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 ZSP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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