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AD02 JYV

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,762 mi
Last recorded93,762 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 JYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 93,762 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 93,762 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 88,805 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded but system still supported.

Engine management light on.

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

Pass 13 May 2013 83,203 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,226 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 78,226 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front discs worn

engine management light is on..

Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,528 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 71,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 65,715 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,174 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 52,008 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2007 44,519 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,519 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 37,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,676 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 28,737 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2005 28,737 miles

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

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

Rear 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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AD02 JYV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black 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 AD02 JYV, 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 AD02 JYV registered?

AD02 JYV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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The MOT history for AD02 JYV 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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