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AJ02 VTC

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,923 mi
Last recorded87,923 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 87,923 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 87,467 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 86,800 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 85,941 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 85,014 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 83,861 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 82,919 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 81,458 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 79,349 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,279 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 73,681 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 71,113 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

intermittant fault with nearside rear door lock but door opened from inside and outside at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2014 67,806 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,155 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,269 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,831 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 50,578 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,243 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,935 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,892 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 28,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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AJ02 VTC is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ02 VTC, 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 AJ02 VTC registered?

AJ02 VTC is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is AJ02 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ02 VTC shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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