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YY02 NCJ

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,748 mi
Last recorded134,748 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 NCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 134,748 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not working

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 134,748 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front washer jet not working

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 134,697 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides -- inner bushes --- border line (weak) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f + n/s/r tyres have cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 133,781 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides --- inner bushes --- border line (weak) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 133,781 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides --- inner bushes --- border line (weak) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 132,830 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 130,568 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 128,540 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 7 Mar 2019 128,537 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 126,318 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and centre belt stuck under seat ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 121,069 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 121,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 114,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension 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)

both front tyres cracking slightly

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2014 108,869 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 101,313 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 101,290 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 92,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2012 92,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 87,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 80,993 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 77,304 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 70,634 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 70,634 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 63,598 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 54,328 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 45,185 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 NCJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NCJ, 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 NCJ registered?

YY02 NCJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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The MOT history for YY02 NCJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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