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AE52 VTL

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,473 mi
Last recorded144,473 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 144,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Slight play in inner rack joint,

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 144,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Slight play in inner rack joint,

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 135,745 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

engine cover loose

Pass 2 Dec 2016 121,283 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front tyre balding outer edge

Nearside Front tyre balding outer edge

Nearside Front tyre flat - pumped up - no nail seen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge nearly to cords

Offside Front tyre flat - pumped up - no nail seen

Fail 28 Nov 2016 121,209 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front tyre balding outer edge

Nearside Front tyre balding outer edge

Nearside Front tyre flat - pumped up - no nail seen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge nearly to cords

Offside Front tyre flat - pumped up - no nail seen

Pass 30 Nov 2015 108,568 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 108,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn uneven inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn uneven inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn uneven inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 96,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 96,569 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 85,665 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken, but adequately supported

Pass 15 Nov 2012 81,969 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

nearside front shock absorber in very poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2011 77,409 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 71,686 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 16 Nov 2009 64,531 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2008 57,832 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 47,470 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 35,432 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 VTL is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

AE52 VTL is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AE52 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 VTL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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