CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO52 THF

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,977 mi
Last recorded74,977 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 THF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 74,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear running gear rusty

all 4 discs rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,925 miles

o\s\n\s\f tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 21 Jul 2017 74,750 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 72,520 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 69,572 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pedal rubber wearing.

centre exhaust mount corroded.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 69,572 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pedal rubber wearing.

centre exhaust mount corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 66,325 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2013 65,003 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 64,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 63,020 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,705 miles

front discs pitted

o/s/f brake judder

rear discs pitted

rear seat base insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,730 miles

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

both front wishbone arms rear bushes splitting

chips to screen

Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,210 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2008 53,103 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 49,918 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,998 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,996 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 47,996 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion/wear on brake discs/pads

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
Full Volkswagen Bora reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO52 THF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO52 THF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO52 THF?

You can check the full history of AO52 THF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO52 THF registered?

AO52 THF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 December 2002.

Is AO52 THF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 THF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO52 THF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO52 THF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.