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BX52 AFJ

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,466 mi
Last recorded158,466 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 AFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 158,466 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 158,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 154,655 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 154,219 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 147,615 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 137,579 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 37,573 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2010 127,240 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 115,905 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 101,372 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 83,340 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 73,739 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 66,095 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 65,174 miles

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

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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BX52 AFJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BX52 AFJ, 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 BX52 AFJ registered?

BX52 AFJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BX52 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 AFJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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