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AF02 NVV

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,012 mi
Last recorded169,012 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 169,012 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 163,008 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 159,251 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 153,660 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 153,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 147,009 miles

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated

offside front brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 147,009 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both headlamps deteriorated

offside front brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 141,290 miles

Nearside wiper blade perished

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 141,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside wiper blade perished

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 135,907 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 131,011 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 123,514 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 123,514 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 105,468 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 88,499 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 88,499 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,659 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 59,480 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 52,313 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 40,399 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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AF02 NVV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NVV, 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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AF02 NVV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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