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AL51 NCS

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,152 mi
Last recorded86,152 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 NCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2025 86,152 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Corrosion to both front wings

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2025 86,152 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Corrosion to both front wings

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 86,101 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 80,537 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

unable to ascesses rear seat belt

Fail 19 Dec 2023 80,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

unable to ascesses rear seat belt

Pass 11 Nov 2022 74,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 71,859 miles

Nearside Front wing starting to corrode

no EML

Fail 12 Nov 2021 71,815 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front wing starting to corrode

no EML

Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,214 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

no EML light

Fail 13 Nov 2020 68,214 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

no EML light

Pass 11 Nov 2019 64,344 miles

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

brake servo pipes sweaty

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

no eml light

Fail 11 Nov 2019 64,344 miles

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

brake servo pipes sweaty

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

no eml light

Pass 26 Oct 2018 56,969 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres wearing on both edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 26 Oct 2018 56,969 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres wearing on both edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Nov 2017 49,713 miles

Oil leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Nov 2016 42,095 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,934 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 34,934 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 23,467 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 17,889 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 17,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 17,689 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,008 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,106 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 15,023 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 14,192 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 13,195 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 12,222 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 10,366 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 8,462 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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AL51 NCS is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 AL51 NCS, 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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AL51 NCS is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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