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YY52 CJE

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,524 mi
Last recorded96,524 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 CJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 96,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 96,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 89,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 83,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 83,116 miles

Nearside Front wing wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rigid brake pipe where it meets rear axle flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid/flexy brake pipe from rear axle flexy pipe to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rigid brake pipe where it meets rear axle flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid/flexy brake pipe from rear axle flexy pipe to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 83,116 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wing wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rigid brake pipe where it meets rear axle flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid/flexy brake pipe from rear axle flexy pipe to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rigid brake pipe where it meets rear axle flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid/flexy brake pipe from rear axle flexy pipe to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 82,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 81,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 79,467 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 79,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 76,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls heaveley cracked/perished, (tyre manufactured 2008)

Nearside Rear tyre tread has several cut's and slashes throughout the circumference of the tyre

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

Offside Rear tyre tread has several cut's and slashes throughout the circumference of the tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2016 73,194 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,883 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 65,418 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 60,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2013 60,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,460 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,056 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 51,175 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,743 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 46,743 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 42,758 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 38,853 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 31,952 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 31,952 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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YY52 CJE is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YY52 CJE, 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 YY52 CJE registered?

YY52 CJE is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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