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AY52 NFR

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,965 mi
Last recorded118,965 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 NFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 118,965 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 118,965 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 107,212 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers split

front discs corroded

stone chips to screen

Fail 19 Sep 2012 107,212 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers split

front discs corroded

stone chips to screen

Pass 24 Aug 2011 94,453 miles

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

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

all four discs corroded

n/s/r outer pad wearing thin

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover split

o/s/f tyre on 2/3mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 2/3mm and perished

Fail 24 Aug 2011 94,453 miles

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

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

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

all four discs corroded

n/s/r outer pad wearing thin

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover split

o/s/f tyre on 2/3mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 2/3mm and perished

Pass 8 Sep 2010 84,640 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 71,677 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 64,405 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 57,148 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 50,009 miles

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

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

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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AY52 NFR is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY52 NFR, 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 AY52 NFR registered?

AY52 NFR is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is AY52 NFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 NFR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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