MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,959 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre exhaust baffles noisy
Cosmetic damage to the nearside front wing and bonnet
Engine management lamp on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front bumper taped up to cover damage on the nearside corner
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside and offside rear axle bushes starting to split/perish but no excessive movement
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front bumper damaged
Nearside front wing damaged
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front bumper damaged
Nearside front wing damaged
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Bonnet catch defective
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Bonnet catch defective
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISE SLIGHT DENT IN N/S REAR WHEEL RIM
ADVISE SLIGHT JUDDER FROM O/S REAR SERVICE BRAKE
ADVISE STONE CHIP ZONE A AT 10MM
ADVISE STONE CHIP ZONE A WITHIN 10mm
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
ADVISE FRONT B/DISCS WORN LIPPED
ADVISE STONE CHIP ZONE A WITHIN 10mm
STRONG ADVISE O/S & N/S FRONT TYRES WORN TO MIN OUTER EDGES
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISE STONE CHIP ZONE (A) WITHIN REQUIREMENT
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV52 NLJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 BV52 NLJ, 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 BV52 NLJ registered?
BV52 NLJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 September 2002.
Is BV52 NLJ safe to buy?
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