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AF51 LCE

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,426 mi
Last recorded91,426 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 LCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 91,426 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 91,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 84,655 miles

Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 84,655 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 77,841 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front exhaust bkt broken.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 70,526 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 63,960 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 55,945 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

drivers seat belt frayed(poor condition)

o/s/r axle carrier bush deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2010 55,945 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt frayed(poor condition)

o/s/r axle carrier bush deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,559 miles

drivers seat belt poor condition(frayed)

o/s/f and n/s/f top shock absorber mounts worn

Pass 9 Feb 2008 43,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers seat belt frayed

Pass 16 Feb 2007 37,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,268 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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AF51 LCE is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF51 LCE, 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 AF51 LCE registered?

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

Is AF51 LCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 LCE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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