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AF02 ZBV

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,254 mi
Last recorded124,254 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 ZBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 124,254 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Oct 2022 124,254 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 117,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper McPherson strut top mount slight play

Offside Rear Brake sticking/ binding

Fail 5 Oct 2021 117,810 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper McPherson strut top mount slight play

Offside Rear Brake sticking/ binding

Pass 5 Oct 2020 115,783 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 110,879 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 108,782 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 105,353 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 99,279 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,527 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,921 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2013 81,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 77,337 miles

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

REAR AXLES BEAM BUSHES BONDING BREAKING AWAY - SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON N/S/R

Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn slightly

rear brake discs rusting

Fail 2 Mar 2011 72,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs worn slightly

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,857 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,070 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,722 miles

r/axle beam bushes bondig split

Fail 9 Mar 2007 59,458 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 59,458 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 55,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 55,065 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 ZBV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 ZBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF02 ZBV registered?

AF02 ZBV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is AF02 ZBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 ZBV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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