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AU02 TZV

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

220,546 mi
Last recorded220,546 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 TZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 220,546 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 220,546 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 215,500 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2012 211,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 211,602 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2011 206,468 miles

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

bothside front discs ,and pads worn very thin.replace a.s.a.p.

bothside head lamp light output poor ;replace a.s.a.p.

driver side wiper need replacing .a.s.a.p.

offside rear beam axel bush significant amount of play,replace.

rear silencer supported by wire.

Pass 5 Jun 2010 194,530 miles

ancillary belt tensioner very floppy ,could effect power steering ,should be replaced.

bothside front discs are wearing thin.

bothside head lamp light outpu poor.

rear number plate poor condition.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 194,512 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

ancillary belt tensioner very floppy ,could effect power steering ,should be replaced.

bothside front discs are wearing thin.

bothside head lamp light outpu poor.

nearside front position. lamp little dim.

rear number plate poor condition.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 175,442 miles

All brake discs are very worn and rears are corroding badly.

Rear number plate is in poor condition.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front c v boot has slight leak

Fail 31 Mar 2009 175,406 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front c v boot has slight leak

Pass 29 Nov 2007 153,977 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 134,104 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 109,088 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 TZV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AU02 TZV, 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 TZV registered?

AU02 TZV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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