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AU52 UJH

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,904 mi
Last recorded179,904 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 UJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 179,904 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 175,112 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 168,689 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 158,344 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 158,344 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 149,327 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 136,627 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 132,564 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 124,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust silencer support bracket loose

Pass 27 Jul 2011 110,319 miles

both rear brake backing plates badly corroded

passger rear door wont open from outside or in side

Fail 23 Jul 2011 110,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front pads not in very good condition

passger rear door wont open from outside or in side

Pass 4 Aug 2010 98,943 miles

bonnet catch faulty

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear discs in poor condition

unable to open o/s/r door

Fail 4 Aug 2010 98,941 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet catch faulty

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear discs in poor condition

unable to open o/s/r door

Pass 6 Aug 2009 83,629 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 64,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 64,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 55,206 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,796 miles

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

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

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 UJH is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UJH, 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

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What year was AU52 UJH registered?

AU52 UJH is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AU52 UJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 UJH shows 18 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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