CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF51 LBA

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,175 mi
Last recorded157,175 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 LBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 157,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Oct 2018 157,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 137,018 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 137,018 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 116,621 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chip in o/s lower screen, but outside of swept area

o/s upper strut mount is worn

Fail 24 Oct 2016 116,621 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chip in o/s lower screen, but outside of swept area

o/s upper strut mount is worn

Pass 3 Nov 2015 100,449 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 91,277 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 14 Nov 2014 91,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 19 Nov 2013 83,091 miles

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 20 Nov 2012 80,913 miles

rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 21 Nov 2011 75,357 miles

both rear tyres cracking / perished

Fail 18 Nov 2011 75,357 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking / perished

Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,108 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 66,086 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,537 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 58,537 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2008

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 44,006 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 37,052 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
Full Volkswagen Bora reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF51 LBA is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AF51 LBA, 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

How do I check the history of AF51 LBA?

You can check the full history of AF51 LBA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF51 LBA registered?

AF51 LBA is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is AF51 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 LBA shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF51 LBA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF51 LBA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.