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AF52 JVN

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

107,596 mi
Last recorded107,596 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 107,596 miles

General corrosion to vehicle components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door difficult to open from inside

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Sep 2021 107,596 miles

General corrosion to vehicle components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door difficult to open from inside

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 104,200 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2019 102,379 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 97,012 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 97,012 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 90,584 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 90,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,974 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 85,974 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting broken

rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 17 Feb 2015 84,953 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting broken

rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,588 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 75,110 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank mounting straps corroding

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2013 75,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing low

fuel tank mounting straps corroding

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2012 85,600 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 85,600 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2010
Fail 23 Nov 2010

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 477,187 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 477,187 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 36,697 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 36,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2007
Fail 3 Sep 2007

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 13,749 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 JVN is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 JVN, 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 JVN registered?

AF52 JVN is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AF52 JVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 JVN shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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