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AF52 TJV

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,110 mi
Last recorded191,110 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 191,110 miles

Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub frame rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav holder ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of bottom wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of bottom wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 191,110 miles

Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub frame rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav holder ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of bottom wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of bottom wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 182,067 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule just before axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 182,067 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule just before axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 175,280 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play control arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 166,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Oil leak from rh hand side of engine bay ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 166,135 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak from rh hand side of engine bay ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 165,644 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front lower wishbone bushes perishing and splitting

Pass 1 Sep 2015 156,864 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 156,533 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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 Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 144,277 miles

rear axle bushes worn & slight movement

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2013 129,799 miles

rear axle buahes worn and slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2012 122,796 miles

chips to screen

front anti roll bar D bushes worn and slight play

rear axle bushes worn and slight play

Fail 16 Jun 2012 122,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

chips to screen

front anti roll bar D bushes worn and slight play

rear axle bushes worn and slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2011 115,121 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 104,836 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 77,256 miles

offside & nearside rear axle bushes worn

Pass 3 Jul 2008 49,674 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 46,850 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 38,754 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 TJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TJV, 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 TJV registered?

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

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