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AR51 HPE

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,288 mi
Last recorded131,288 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 HPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 131,288 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 131,288 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 128,325 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 128,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 125,266 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 125,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 122,068 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 118,864 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 118,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 116,794 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 114,430 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective adrift from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 111,076 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective welds broken but supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 107,815 miles

Central exhaust bracket loose

Offside Front seat belt release button cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2018 107,815 miles

Central exhaust bracket loose

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front seat belt release button cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2017 104,735 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 104,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 102,027 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s & n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 102,027 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s & n/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 98,543 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken off but still supporting system

Pass 10 Jan 2014 94,365 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 90,396 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 85,568 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)

centre exhaust thin at weld to rear of cat

Pass 7 Jan 2011 80,525 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 76,607 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 71,560 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 66,243 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,063 miles

rear tyres

Pass 5 Jan 2006 45,467 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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AR51 HPE is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 AR51 HPE, 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 AR51 HPE registered?

AR51 HPE is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is AR51 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 HPE shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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