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BN52 OTB

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,709 mi
Last recorded139,709 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 OTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2012 139,709 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

osr tyre perished

Pass 7 Nov 2011 133,037 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 126,743 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 116,119 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 11,308 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 109,571 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 108,852 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 100,599 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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BN52 OTB is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BN52 OTB, 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 BN52 OTB?

You can check the full history of BN52 OTB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN52 OTB registered?

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

Is BN52 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 OTB shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN52 OTB have outstanding finance?

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