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AY52 ULG

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

227,348 mi
Last recorded227,348 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 227,348 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag warning lamp indicating srs fault

damage to front of vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2011 210,489 miles

air bag warning light indicating srs fault

front offside wing showing signs of corrosion

nearside door inner trim insecure

rear brake discs worn

Fail 7 Feb 2011 210,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning light indicating srs fault

front offside wing showing signs of corrosion

nearside door inner trim insecure

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Mar 2010 188,883 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag warning light indicating SRS system faulty

near side wiper blad slightly deteriorated

parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 21 Jan 2010 188,435 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate slightly damaged

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside front bumper insecure

srs light indicating abs fault

Pass 5 Jan 2009 169,176 miles

Oil leak

front number plat slightly damaged but secure and read able

parking brake require adjustmint

Pass 30 Jan 2008 150,791 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 125,935 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 112,430 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING RACK

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 ULG is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ULG, 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 ULG registered?

AY52 ULG is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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