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BF52 HJC

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,270 mi
Last recorded116,270 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 HJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 116,270 miles

Corrosion & wear front & rear brake disc's

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear light cluster damaged

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

Slight brake bind rear brakes

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2010 110,045 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 98,909 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 98,909 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 87,859 miles

Slight damage to offside rear light cluster

Pass 5 Oct 2007 77,324 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 67,834 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 55,599 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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BF52 HJC is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF52 HJC, 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

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What year was BF52 HJC registered?

BF52 HJC is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is BF52 HJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 HJC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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