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BJ52 AGU

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,918 mi
Last recorded152,918 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 AGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 152,918 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged wing mirror small crack (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 143,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 143,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 140,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle front bushes deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2016 126,027 miles

Offside Front track rod slight play

rear no plate starting to bubble

Pass 11 Dec 2015 117,835 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 117,835 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 112,010 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 104,619 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 104,610 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 95,955 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 86,948 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 77,615 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 69,527 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 61,784 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 54,967 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 46,725 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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BJ52 AGU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BJ52 AGU, 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 BJ52 AGU registered?

BJ52 AGU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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The MOT history for BJ52 AGU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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