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BF52 HWT

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,052 mi
Last recorded164,052 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 HWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 164,052 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 164,052 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 148,261 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 138,472 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 127,886 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 116,750 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 116,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 106,307 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 94,496 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 HWT is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF52 HWT, 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 HWT registered?

BF52 HWT is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BF52 HWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 HWT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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