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AY52 NXL

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,475 mi
Last recorded151,475 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 NXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 151,475 miles

MIL light on

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 Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 151,113 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

MIL light on

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 Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 147,264 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 147,264 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 143,464 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 143,464 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 139,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side rear tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre perished

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2013 136,005 miles

near side rear tyre slight cracking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side front tyre slight cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2012 132,411 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 128,851 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 124,954 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 118,562 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/rear tyre has small cut to tread;nail in tread

Fail 13 Sep 2008 104,588 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 104,588 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 86,342 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 70,006 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 70,006 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2005 52,305 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 52,305 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 NXL is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AY52 NXL, 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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What year was AY52 NXL registered?

AY52 NXL is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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