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BU52 ORV

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,683 mi
Last recorded116,683 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ORV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 116,683 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 108,665 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 101,101 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 17 Jul 2013 95,163 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 89,985 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 83,449 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 76,728 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 76,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 61,784 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 50,741 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 50,727 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front 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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BU52 ORV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU52 ORV, 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 BU52 ORV?

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What year was BU52 ORV registered?

BU52 ORV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is BU52 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 ORV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU52 ORV have outstanding finance?

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