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AY52 UKU

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,296 mi
Last recorded141,296 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 UKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 141,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 133,346 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 133,325 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 125,899 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 118,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 118,456 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 106,548 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 106,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 105,826 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 100,987 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 96,442 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 96,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,769 miles

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

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

sligt leak on rack

Fail 31 May 2011 89,768 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

sligt leak on rack

Pass 19 Mar 2010 80,572 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2009 73,250 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 127,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 127,314 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 118,326 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres low and uneven

interior mirror missing

Pass 9 Aug 2006 102,610 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 102,610 miles

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

front anti-roll bar mount bushes just starting to weaken

front brake discs corroding and lipped

front brake pads 3,000 miles left approx

nearside rear tyre 3mm on tread

offside front tyre 1.6mm on tread LEGAL LIMIT

offside front wishbone rear bush just starting to weaken

rear brake pads 3,000 miles left approx

rear registration plate starting to discolour

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 UKU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UKU, 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 UKU registered?

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

Is AY52 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 UKU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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