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YY02 DWM

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,677 mi
Last recorded100,677 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 DWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 100,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise exhaust heatsheild ins

advise o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2014 95,212 miles

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

advise n/s/r tyre inner side wall cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2014 95,114 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise n/s/r tyre inner side wall cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2013 89,033 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 83,557 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 83,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 78,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 78,373 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 73,858 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 73,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 67,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

child seats fitted rear seats

nearside and offside front wiper blades worn (juddering on return sweep)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 67,233 miles

child seats fitted rear seats

nearside and offside front wiper blades worn (juddering on return sweep)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 60,051 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 54,908 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 44,594 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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YY02 DWM is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY02 DWM, 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 YY02 DWM registered?

YY02 DWM is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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