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YY51 FEU

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,427 mi
Last recorded83,427 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 FEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 83,427 miles

osr5mm osf3mm nsr5mm nsf4mm

Fail 29 Sep 2015 83,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

osr5mm osf3mm nsr5mm nsf4mm

Pass 20 Nov 2014 75,901 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 75,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 71,358 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 71,358 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,154 miles

Tyres n/s/f 2.5mm, o/s/f and r both 4mm.

Unable to open o/s/r door from inside or out.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 66,154 miles

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

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

Tyres n/s/f 2.5mm, o/s/f and r both 4mm.

Unable to open o/s/r door from inside or out.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 61,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 61,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,247 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 49,992 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 43,642 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 43,642 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 35,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 26,979 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 18,371 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 FEU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FEU, 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 YY51 FEU registered?

YY51 FEU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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The MOT history for YY51 FEU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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