MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()
Oil leak from rh hand side of engine bay ()
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 ()
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
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)
rear axle bushes worn & slight movement
rear brake discs corroding
rear axle buahes worn and slight play
chips to screen
front anti roll bar D bushes worn and slight play
rear axle bushes worn and slight play
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
offside & nearside rear axle bushes worn
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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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.
Is AF52 TJV safe to buy?
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