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AU02 NVN

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

212,789 mi
Last recorded212,789 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 NVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 212,789 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 204,088 miles

O/s/r door sticky

Oil leak

Some corrosion round body

Fail 26 May 2016 204,019 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both headlamp aims (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Also rubber gaiter split on balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

O/s/r door sticky

Oil leak

Some corrosion round body

Pass 21 May 2015 193,543 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pads getting low

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test

Pass 23 May 2014 186,485 miles

beam images could be better

front reg plate is slightly deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all brake pipes are in plastic coating hard to inspect on test

various rubber gators slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2013 179,643 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 171,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 162,828 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 153,758 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 145,723 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 139,254 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 111,063 miles

nail in tyre

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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AU02 NVN is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AU02 NVN, 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 AU02 NVN registered?

AU02 NVN is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is AU02 NVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 NVN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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