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AU52 UWD

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,521 mi
Last recorded104,521 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 UWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 104,521 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 103,702 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,104 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 87,947 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,888 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,990 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,883 miles

CAT heatsheild insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,756 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 68,756 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 62,405 miles

rear number plate, getting poor.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,834 miles

WIPERS STARTING TO SPLIT.REAR NUMBER PLATE GETTING LOOSE

Pass 20 Jul 2011 55,211 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 55,211 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 47,784 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,784 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,468 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,598 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 26,177 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 18,612 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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AU52 UWD is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU52 UWD, 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 UWD registered?

AU52 UWD is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is AU52 UWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 UWD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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