2002 Volkswagen Bora 2.0L Petrol · CU52 UJY
2002 Volkswagen Bora (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 135,764 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU52 UJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 135,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU52 UJY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Bora (CU52 UJY) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
CU52 UJY Mileage History
- 10/10/2022125,980 mi
- 16/10/2023129,452 mi+3,472 mi
- 07/10/2024132,390 mi+2,938 mi
- 13/10/2025135,753 mi+3,363 mi
- 14/10/2025135,764 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 3,249 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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