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AF52 JVG

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,611 mi
Last recorded181,611 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 JVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 181,611 miles

Front Both coil springs corroded

Front Both wheel arches corroded

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main requires clean off to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Hinge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main requires clean off to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Col spring corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure and silencer outer skin lose

Under tray fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2018 181,607 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake lagging in operation Releasing unevenly (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Both coil springs corroded

Front Both wheel arches corroded

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main requires clean off to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Hinge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main requires clean off to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Col spring corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure and silencer outer skin lose

Under tray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 172,672 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust corroded

both headlights slightly reduced output

Pass 27 Oct 2016 163,554 miles

Rear both tyres worn on edges

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear unable to see brake pipe over fuel tank

Fail 27 Oct 2016 163,554 miles

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

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

Front both tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust sleeve cracked-corroded

Rear unable to see brake pipe over fuel tank

Pass 28 Oct 2015 152,546 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear brakes binding on slightly

Rear exhaust corroded

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 26 Oct 2015 152,495 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front both tyres on legal limit (inner edge)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear brakes binding on slightly

Rear exhaust corroded

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 9 Oct 2014 140,861 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

back box in poor condition

front brake disc inner surface poor condition

slight exhaust system leak front flex

Fail 9 Oct 2014 140,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

back box in poor condition

front brake disc inner surface poor condition

slight exhaust system leak front flex

Pass 11 Oct 2013 128,518 miles

both front inner brake disc faces corroded

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 116,967 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2012 116,967 miles

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)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 106,869 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 106,869 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 96,199 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 81,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 67,245 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 52,706 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 41,817 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 29,902 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 29,902 miles

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JVG is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JVG, 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 JVG registered?

AF52 JVG is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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The MOT history for AF52 JVG shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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