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AU52 VFB

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,599 mi
Last recorded191,599 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 191,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear spring broken but still appropriately located

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

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

both front tyres low on inner and outer edges wheel alignment fault 205/55/16

coolant level low

front number plate damaged

slight play in o/s inner track rod

wiper blades slightly smear windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2015 191,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear spring broken but still appropriately located

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

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

both front tyres low on inner and outer edges wheel alignment fault 205/55/16

center exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

coolant level low

front number plate damaged

slight play in o/s inner track rod

wiper blades slightly smear windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2014 172,112 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 172,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 160,036 miles

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

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

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

exhaust emissions limits only just met

Fail 31 Aug 2013 159,880 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

exhaust emissions limits only just met

Pass 28 Aug 2012 152,643 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 152,643 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 143,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front inner wings insecure

nearside mirror surround damaged

offside front bumper trim insecure

service indicator displayed

Pass 26 Aug 2010 135,533 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 127,694 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside front tyre low on edge and sidewall damage

Pass 30 Aug 2008 118,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and perishing

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 30 Aug 2008 118,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and perishing

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Sep 2007 108,456 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 99,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

front tyres os wearing on inner edge

rear tyres going out of shape

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 VFB is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AU52 VFB, 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 AU52 VFB registered?

AU52 VFB is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is AU52 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 VFB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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