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AY52 NUV

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,929 mi
Last recorded65,929 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 NUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 65,929 miles

Internal headlamp adjuster broken.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Wiper blades worn.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,099 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 57,099 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 50,504 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,327 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)

near side front tyre has nail in tread

Fail 20 Nov 2008 44,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

near side front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 18 Oct 2007 37,078 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,249 miles

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 NUV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AY52 NUV, 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

How do I check the history of AY52 NUV?

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What year was AY52 NUV registered?

AY52 NUV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AY52 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 NUV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY52 NUV have outstanding finance?

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