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BN52 JWP

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,674 mi
Last recorded171,674 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 JWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 171,674 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 171,670 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 159,969 miles

Brake warning lamp is on.

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

N/S/R shocker outer cover is insercure.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 159,969 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake warning lamp is on.

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

N/S/R shocker outer cover is insercure.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 146,786 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 137,855 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 133,499 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f discs corrored

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 24 Sep 2010 133,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f discs corrored

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 6 Oct 2009 130,329 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 130,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 121,461 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 112,686 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 112,686 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 102,285 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 102,285 miles

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

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

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

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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BN52 JWP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN52 JWP, 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 BN52 JWP registered?

BN52 JWP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is BN52 JWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 JWP shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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