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AF52 HNP

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,599 mi
Last recorded125,599 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 HNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 125,599 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 125,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 122,718 miles

shockers slight leak, oil cap missing

Fail 17 Oct 2019

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

shockers slight leak, oil cap missing

Pass 5 Apr 2019 120,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 113,226 miles

Park brake efficiency 16% borderline pass

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 113,226 miles

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

Park brake efficiency 16% borderline pass

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 106,645 miles

Brake servo vacuum hose loose on engine side but functioning

Central Rear (seat belt missing)5.2 Seat belt condition , Where a belt is fitted with no corresponding seat or if there is a buckle/stalk but no corresponding belt, it is NOT to be considered a seat belt for the purpose of this inspection

Dampness around under floor fuel cooler and fuel tank

Engine oil level below minimum(1.5 oil added to perform emission test)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 106,627 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Brake servo vacuum hose loose on engine side but functioning

Dampness around under floor fuel cooler and fuel tank

Engine oil level below minimum(1.5 oil added to perform emission test)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,504 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 98,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 89,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 81,339 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 73,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 73,826 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 68,485 miles

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 68,485 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,526 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 63,473 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,028 miles

undertray insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,422 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 44,156 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,146 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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AF52 HNP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AF52 HNP, 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 AF52 HNP registered?

AF52 HNP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is AF52 HNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 HNP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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