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AF51 LBZ

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,480 mi
Last recorded107,480 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 107,480 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 100,380 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 75,895 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 73,613 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 73,614 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 73,613 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 60,641 miles

Centre exhaust bracket weld broken.

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 LBZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ?

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What year was AF51 LBZ registered?

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

Is AF51 LBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 LBZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF51 LBZ have outstanding finance?

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