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AF02 NVL

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,311 mi
Last recorded179,311 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 NVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 179,311 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 179,311 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 169,734 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 155,004 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 155,004 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 144,908 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 131,185 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 117,229 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 105,576 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 98,831 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 98,831 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 91,434 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 91,428 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 85,381 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 79,368 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 79,368 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 May 2009 72,097 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 63,055 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 55,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 48,773 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 44,005 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 44,002 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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AF02 NVL is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF02 NVL, 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 AF02 NVL registered?

AF02 NVL is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AF02 NVL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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