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AF02 SZV

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,645 mi
Last recorded133,645 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 SZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 133,645 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 130,614 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 130,614 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 125,438 miles

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

Rear boot does not open

child seat fitted

oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2016 125,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear boot does not open

child seat

oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2016 125,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear boot does not open

child seat

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2015 122,608 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 122,608 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 118,630 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 118,630 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2013 108,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 108,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 107,475 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 107,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2011 105,759 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 105,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 93,747 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 81,981 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 68,655 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,815 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 46,269 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 SZV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SZV, 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 SZV registered?

AF02 SZV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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