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AJ02 VVS

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,579 mi
Last recorded136,579 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 136,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 133,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 133,236 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 129,838 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 129,838 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 127,152 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 120,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 120,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 113,104 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 113,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 104,550 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 96,361 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 88,191 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 79,420 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 68,458 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 51,247 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 43,419 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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AJ02 VVS is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

AJ02 VVS is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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