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AF52 LLX

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,734 mi
Last recorded175,734 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 175,734 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 165,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack end

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 165,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack end

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 158,218 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 148,266 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened and bushes (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 133,477 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 119,821 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 107,099 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 107,099 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 100,188 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 91,487 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 83,530 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 17 Jul 2009 74,470 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 68,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 68,259 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 61,337 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 15 Sep 2006 51,639 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 LLX is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AF52 LLX, 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 LLX registered?

AF52 LLX is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is AF52 LLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 LLX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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