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AK52 JVU

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,641 mi
Last recorded144,641 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 JVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 144,641 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 144,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 136,002 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 128,486 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 128,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 121,592 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 121,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 113,830 miles

Front windscreen slightly damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 105,867 miles

Battery slightly loose

Items removed prior to test

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 98,648 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 90,755 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 79,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 79,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 68,520 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

rear number plate stained

slight play in nearside steering rack knuckle

Pass 12 Dec 2011 68,520 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

rear number plate stained

slight play in nearside steering rack knuckle

Pass 9 Dec 2010 60,567 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 12,063 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,617 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 40,442 miles

wipers near to end of useful life there is or maybe an alarm fault? battory state poor unable to test

Pass 16 Dec 2006 33,623 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 JVU 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 75%.

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 JVU, 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 JVU registered?

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

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