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AY52 NVE

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,923 mi
Last recorded96,923 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 96,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 84,536 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 84,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 74,999 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 74,999 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 67,396 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,869 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre tread is wearing out of shape

Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,342 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,005 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,016 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 51,988 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,064 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

o/s/r door won,t open

Fail 27 Jun 2008 44,064 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyres worn inner edge

o/s/r door won,t open

Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,391 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 25,611 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 NVE is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NVE, 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 NVE?

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What year was AY52 NVE registered?

AY52 NVE is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is AY52 NVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 NVE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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