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AD51 TYO

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,326 mi
Last recorded140,326 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 TYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 140,326 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 130,782 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 119,943 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 119,943 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 108,026 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 108,026 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 96,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,280 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 70,595 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,246 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,157 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,965 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 35,629 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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AD51 TYO is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AD51 TYO, 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 AD51 TYO registered?

AD51 TYO is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is AD51 TYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 TYO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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