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AF02 SUY

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,462 mi
Last recorded99,462 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 SUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 99,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 93,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

man light

Pass 5 Jun 2009 83,976 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 May 2008 75,791 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 65,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 64,051 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 63,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 51,098 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 SUY is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AF02 SUY, 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 SUY registered?

AF02 SUY is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is AF02 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 SUY 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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