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BG52 BYN

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,016 mi
Last recorded68,016 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 BYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2012 68,016 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 68,016 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 65,043 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,043 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 61,931 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,196 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,537 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,239 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 22,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2005 22,616 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2005 22,616 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BG52 BYN is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BG52 BYN, 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

How do I check the history of BG52 BYN?

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What year was BG52 BYN registered?

BG52 BYN is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is BG52 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 BYN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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