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AU52 ZDH

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,596 mi
Last recorded171,596 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 171,596 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

child seat fitted to near side rear unable to fully inspect seat selt

nail in near side rear tyre

off side rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 171,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

child seat fitted to near side rear unable to fully inspect seat selt

nail in near side rear tyre

off side rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 150,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear brake pipes corroding

front section of exhaust corroded and weeping gasses

off side rear tyre starting to split in tread

Fail 10 Oct 2012 150,036 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 137,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2010 124,369 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 124,369 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 110,802 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 92,128 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 79,212 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 62,761 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 62,684 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 ZDH is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZDH, 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 ZDH registered?

AU52 ZDH is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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