2002 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · YX52 RAU
2002 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 221,933 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,933 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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YX52 RAU Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 221,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX52 RAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Bora (YX52 RAU) between September 2005 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress o”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
YX52 RAU Mileage History
- 22/09/200522,427 mi
- 21/09/200628,857 mi+6,430 mi
- 11/09/200738,618 mi+9,761 mi
- 12/09/200857,790 mi+19,172 mi
- 10/09/200977,886 mi+20,096 mi
- 10/09/200977,886 mi
- 16/09/201086,712 mi+8,826 mi
- 16/09/201086,712 mi
- 06/09/201199,548 mi+12,836 mi
- 06/09/201199,548 mi
- 01/09/2012112,613 mi+13,065 mi
- 18/10/2013123,331 mi+10,718 mi
- 31/01/2015135,560 mi+12,229 mi
- 31/01/2015135,560 mi
- 29/01/2016144,325 mi+8,765 mi
- 29/01/2016144,325 mi
- 25/01/2017155,037 mi+10,712 mi
- 26/01/2017155,125 mi+88 mi
- 29/01/2018166,561 mi+11,436 mi
- 28/01/2019175,289 mi+8,728 mi
- 21/01/2020184,463 mi+9,174 mi
- 30/01/2021196,452 mi+11,989 mi
- 28/01/2022199,944 mi+3,492 mi
- 07/03/2023205,450 mi+5,506 mi
- 04/03/2024211,848 mi+6,398 mi
- 05/03/2025217,101 mi+5,253 mi
- 05/03/2025217,101 mi
- 05/03/2026221,927 mi+4,826 mi
- 06/03/2026221,933 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 9,755 miles per year across 29 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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