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AU02 XEL

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,332 mi
Last recorded50,332 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 XEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 50,332 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output images deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s and o/s lower casings corroded/deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 45,746 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs in poor condition on inner edge

front brake pads thin

rear shock rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2017 42,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 42,306 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Dec 2016 40,310 miles

rear brakes binding and pads getting thin

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Dec 2015 37,154 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2014 34,102 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 16 Dec 2013 30,635 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,663 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 26,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,536 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 24,423 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 22,043 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,716 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,037 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 17,518 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 15,090 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 XEL is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XEL, 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 XEL registered?

AU02 XEL is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 April 2002.

Is AU02 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 XEL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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