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BJ52 VJO

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,959 mi
Last recorded64,959 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 VJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 64,959 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 64,959 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 54,363 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 49,167 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 43,514 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 40,706 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 36,882 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 31,337 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 VJO is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol 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 BJ52 VJO, 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 BJ52 VJO registered?

BJ52 VJO is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 November 2002.

Is BJ52 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ52 VJO 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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