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BV52 NLJ

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,959 mi
Last recorded93,959 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 NLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2012 93,959 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 82,894 miles

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)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 82,891 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 70,775 miles

Bonnet catch defective

Fail 19 Oct 2010 70,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet catch defective

Pass 3 Oct 2009 58,541 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,401 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 39,983 miles

ADVISE STONE CHIP ZONE A WITHIN 10mm

Fail 20 Oct 2007 39,983 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,006 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 30,006 miles

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?

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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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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BV52 NLJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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