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AU02 PTZ

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,411 mi
Last recorded159,411 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 PTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 159,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs slighty worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 143,754 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 126,281 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 126,275 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 113,179 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 104,477 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 91,176 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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AU02 PTZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PTZ, 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 AU02 PTZ?

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What year was AU02 PTZ registered?

AU02 PTZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 April 2002.

Is AU02 PTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 PTZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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