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YY51 CAV

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,025 mi
Last recorded132,025 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 CAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 132,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s/r hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s headlamp hazy

Fail 17 Apr 2019 132,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s/r hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s headlamp hazy

Pass 16 Feb 2019 130,437 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both len's hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 120,237 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both gaitors (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 120,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both gaitors (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 114,436 miles

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

both fronts wings corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 98,215 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 91,189 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 91,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,334 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 87,328 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 83,538 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 83,531 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 79,811 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 79,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 75,754 miles

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

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

osf disc pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 19 Jan 2011 75,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

osf disc pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Feb 2010 71,967 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 71,966 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front number plate deteriorating

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2009 69,293 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf/nsf wiper blades splitting

Fail 21 Jan 2009 69,292 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf/nsf wiper blades splitting

Pass 25 Jan 2008 64,900 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 61,413 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 47,350 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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YY51 CAV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YY51 CAV, 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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YY51 CAV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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