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AV51 XJE

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,055 mi
Last recorded97,055 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 XJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 97,055 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 97,055 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 94,251 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 90,535 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 86,353 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

small splits in brake servo vacuum hose

Fail 1 Sep 2011 86,215 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 78,358 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 70,299 miles

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

corrosion to rear discs and o/s/r bind slightly

slight play in steering wheel when slightly rotating.not excessive

small cut in o/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2009 70,299 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion to rear discs and o/s/r bind slightly

slight play in steering wheel when slightly rotating.not excessive

small cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2009 65,412 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 16 Jan 2008 56,843 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 48,448 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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AV51 XJE is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV51 XJE, 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 AV51 XJE registered?

AV51 XJE is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is AV51 XJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 XJE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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