MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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)
headlights clouded
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
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
o/s/r outer sill started to corrode
slight play in n/s/f trckrod
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
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
air bag light on
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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