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AU52 EHT

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,693 mi
Last recorded160,693 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 EHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 160,693 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 134,140 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

front discs becoming corroded

nearside front engine cover insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2011 134,140 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

front discs becoming corroded

nearside front engine cover insecure

rear discs heavily corroded and pitted

Pass 17 Jun 2009 124,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2008 10,828 miles

CENTRE EXAUST MOUNTING BROKEN BUT STILL SUPPORTED.

INNER SURFACES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF COROSSION.

Fail 21 Jun 2008 10,828 miles

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

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

CENTRE EXAUST MOUNTING BROKEN BUT STILL SUPPORTED.

INNER SURFACES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF COROSSION.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 91,656 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front and rear brake discs corroded (recommend replaced next pad change)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 74,031 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 69,157 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

small cut passenger side rear 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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AU52 EHT is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU52 EHT, 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 AU52 EHT?

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What year was AU52 EHT registered?

AU52 EHT is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is AU52 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 EHT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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