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AE52 SOA

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,858 mi
Last recorded165,858 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 SOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 165,858 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 159,674 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 145,645 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 144,526 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 128,361 miles

engine bellypan fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2008 128,246 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

engine bellypan fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2007 108,315 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 78,681 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 SOA is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE52 SOA?

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What year was AE52 SOA registered?

AE52 SOA is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is AE52 SOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 SOA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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