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AF52 TBY

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,120 mi
Last recorded172,120 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 172,120 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight outer wear

Offside Front tyre has slight outer wear

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2017 151,890 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 151,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 129,594 miles

headlights clouded

Fail 19 Jan 2016 129,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

headlights clouded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 126,403 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r outer sill started to corrode

slight play in n/s/f trckrod

Fail 30 Jan 2015 126,402 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r outer sill started to corrode

slight play in n/s/f trckrod

Pass 31 Jan 2014 120,600 miles

corrosion started on n/s/r brake pipe

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm

possible intermitant srs light fault

slight play in o/s/f trackrod end

small hole in o/s/f trackrod end

Fail 30 Jan 2014 120,599 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion started on n/s/r brake pipe

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm

slight play in o/s/f trackrod end

small hole in o/s/f trackrod end

Pass 1 Feb 2013 107,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2013 107,591 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2012 94,543 miles

air bag light on

Fail 18 Jan 2012 94,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 28 Jan 2011 81,479 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 70,902 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 59,771 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,482 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 35,288 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 35,223 miles

Both rear tyre getting close to legal limit

Nearside repeater lamp cracked

Rear pads approx 80% worn

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 TBY is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

AF52 TBY is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is AF52 TBY safe to buy?

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