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AK52 JVA

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

206,301 mi
Last recorded206,301 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 JVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 206,301 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 189,518 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2017 189,518 miles

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 170,194 miles

backbox outer skin starting to corrode

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2015 153,627 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 141,035 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

head lamps faided

Pass 29 Jan 2013 129,258 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 118,944 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 107,582 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 94,738 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 82,887 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 69,823 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 55,058 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 37,778 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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AK52 JVA is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AK52 JVA, 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 AK52 JVA registered?

AK52 JVA is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is AK52 JVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 JVA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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