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AY02 NSF

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,649 mi
Last recorded145,649 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 NSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 145,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mount has some movement

both front brake hoses perished

o/s/f tyre part worn

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2019 145,649 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper top mount has some movement

both front brake hoses perished

o/s/f tyre part worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 141,327 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs corroded

some movement in both upper front mounts

Fail 11 May 2018 141,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs corroded

front brake pads part worn

some movement in both upper front mounts

Pass 31 Oct 2016 128,680 miles

inner suspension bushes worn, both sides

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 128,680 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

inner suspension bushes worn, both sides

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 113,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front tyres on legel limit

rear brake discs corroded

some movement in both top mounts

Pass 28 Oct 2014 102,699 miles

some movement in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 5 Sep 2013 93,711 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit

cat heat shield insecure

steel spare wheel fitted at point of test

Pass 5 Sep 2013 93,711 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

cat heat shield insecure

steel spare wheel fitted at point of test

Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,548 miles

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

some play in n/s suspension top mount

Fail 22 Aug 2012 84,496 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Advise o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 75,499 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2010 67,095 miles

front number plate cracked

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

near side revers light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,123 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Jul 2009 60,123 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2008 51,900 miles

front brake discs corroded

front wiper blades split and worn

n/s/r coil spring , slightly out of position

rear axle, rubber bushes deterioated

Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,623 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 44,623 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 37,094 miles

slight exhaust blow from the rear muffler clamp and also from the rear seam on the middle muffler

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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AY02 NSF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AY02 NSF, 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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AY02 NSF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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