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AF51 LCO

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,174 mi
Last recorded97,174 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 LCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 97,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 94,580 miles

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

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

both headlamps poor intensity

Fail 9 Jan 2014 94,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlamps poor intensity

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 4 Dec 2012 90,013 miles

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 4 Dec 2012 90,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

both headlamps poor intensity

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 28 Dec 2011 84,401 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on tread

Pass 28 Jan 2011 79,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 75,528 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 71,937 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 61,413 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 53,679 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 44,516 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 LCO is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LCO, 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 LCO registered?

AF51 LCO is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is AF51 LCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 LCO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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