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AE52 HYC

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,940 mi
Last recorded60,940 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 60,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 56,346 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 53,068 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 48,527 miles

Nearside Rear tyre smooth inner edge

Fail 19 May 2016 48,479 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre smooth inner edge

Pass 21 May 2015 42,825 miles

cat support bracket broken

front brakes appear low

minor movement in front wishbone rear bushes

rear axle bushes deteriated and have minor movement and squeeking noise

Fail 19 May 2015 42,819 miles

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

cat support bracket broken

front brakes appear low

minor movement in front wishbone rear bushes

rear axle bushes deteriated and have minor movement and squeeking noise

Pass 21 May 2014 37,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 May 2013 31,868 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 31,868 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 18,769 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Wipers Poor

Pass 20 May 2011 16,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 13,363 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s inner cv boot pinholed

Fail 10 May 2010 13,363 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s inner cv boot pinholed

Pass 29 May 2009 10,969 miles

rear number plate poor condition.

Fail 29 May 2009 10,963 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate poor condition.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 10,905 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 10,072 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 9,072 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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AE52 HYC is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AE52 HYC, 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 AE52 HYC registered?

AE52 HYC is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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