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YY51 FDL

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,187 mi
Last recorded116,187 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 FDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 116,187 miles

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

Front front brakes discs corrorded

Front head lamp beam pattern poor

Nearside Rear rear axle bushes worn

Fail 6 Jul 2017 116,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges nail in n/s/r tread

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner surfaces

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

slight exhaust blows from joins

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,418 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 95,417 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage O/S DOOR MIRROR CASING VERY SHARP THROUGH BEING DAMAGED (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CHAFFED ON SECURING BRAKET (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded METAL BRAKE PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 84,973 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 8 Feb 2014 78,196 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 78,163 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 74,087 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 69,472 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 69,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 65,691 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 62,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,748 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 58,748 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 54,747 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,855 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 46,408 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 46,398 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 FDL is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YY51 FDL, 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 FDL is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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