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YY02 TXU

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,394 mi
Last recorded99,394 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 TXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 99,394 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 99,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 96,093 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 96,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 93,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 93,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 90,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 86,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 81,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 77,564 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 77,560 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 73,592 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 69,804 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 66,032 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 62,329 miles

All four tyres have minor cracking to outer sidewalls

Both offside and nearside rear brake discs outer faces in poor condition

Centre exhaust hanger broken and heatshield loose

Engine light on dash

Fuel tank cap seal deteriorated

Nearside front shock absorber has a misting of oil

Fail 6 Jan 2016 62,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All four tyres have minor cracking to outer sidewalls

Both offside and nearside rear brake discs outer faces in poor condition

Centre exhaust hanger broken and heatshield loose

Engine light on dash

Fuel tank cap seal deteriorated

Nearside front shock absorber has a misting of oil

Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,781 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,211 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 47,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

hazard switch gets stuck in when pressed(still functional)

marks on bodywork:nsf bumper scuff

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,424 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 38,090 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,090 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 31,132 miles

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

all tyres are perishing due to age (8 yrs old nd the originals ones)

rear brakes could do with a strip down and clean as rear wheels are getting tight to turn,suspect pads stuck in carriers

Pass 14 May 2009 22,507 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 16,594 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 9,862 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 7,895 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 TXU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TXU, 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 TXU registered?

YY02 TXU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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