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AO51 FAU

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

101,483 mi
Last recorded101,483 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 101,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml on

Fail 26 Aug 2025 101,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml on

Pass 29 Aug 2024 99,757 miles

Engine MIL (Malfunction Indicating Lamp) on indicating a malfunction

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 97,280 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 94,222 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp Illuminated indicating a Fault

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 91,573 miles

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

engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated

Fail 19 Aug 2021 91,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated

Pass 17 Aug 2020 89,202 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 89,202 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 87,577 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 87,577 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 85,506 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 88,402 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 79,851 miles

EML light on

Fail 18 Aug 2017 79,851 miles

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

EML light on

Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,984 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 51,029 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 51,029 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 47,672 miles

off side rear child seat fitted

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 47,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear child seat fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2013 43,741 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2013 43,741 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,178 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 38,104 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 38,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,155 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 35,152 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,911 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 27,385 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 23,482 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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AO51 FAU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 AO51 FAU, 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 AO51 FAU registered?

AO51 FAU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is AO51 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 FAU shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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