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AF51 LBU

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,182 mi
Last recorded109,182 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 LBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 109,182 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 103,336 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 cracked sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing (8.1.2a)

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2018 103,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 cracked sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing (8.1.2a)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2017 99,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside door mirror slightly damaged

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front brake disc's looking corroded

both front track rod end dust covers slightly split

both headlight lenses slightly discoloured

both rear shocker casings corroded

both reg plates slightly deteriorated

clutch pedal biting point seems high ?

Fail 17 Jan 2017 99,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside door mirror slightly damaged

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front brake disc's looking corroded

both front track rod end dust covers slightly split

both headlight lenses slightly discoloured

both rear shocker casings corroded

both reg plates slightly deteriorated

clutch pedal biting point seems high ?

Pass 23 Jan 2016 93,448 miles

Front reg plate slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside door mirror back insecure

both front headlights slightly discoloured

centre exhaust has slight blow

Pass 17 Jan 2015 87,003 miles

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

both front headlights slightly misted

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

both headlamp beam pattern weak

front and rear brake discs lipped and scored

front brake pads low

n/s/r coil spring corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inside and outside edges

slight exhaust leak

slight power steering leak

Fail 7 Jan 2014 82,843 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

both headlamp beam pattern weak

front and rear brake discs lipped and scored

front brake pads low

n/s/r coil spring corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inside and outside edges

slight exhaust leak

slight power steering leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 78,398 miles

both no plates water damage

Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,820 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 70,756 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 67,375 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 63,256 miles

offside front tyre low tread

Fail 26 Jan 2009 63,256 miles

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

offside front tyre low tread

Pass 28 Jan 2008 59,228 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 54,819 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 49,687 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 49,669 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

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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AF51 LBU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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The MOT history for AF51 LBU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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