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CU52 AED

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,970 mi
Last recorded78,970 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 AED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 78,970 miles

ALL UNDERNEATH CORRODED

Pass 2 Mar 2021 78,838 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 78,837 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 79,001 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 78,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 75,237 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 73,564 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,950 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,036 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,533 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front underside steering suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Fail 16 Jul 2014 59,533 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front underside steering suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,521 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs has slight corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2013 59,521 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2012 55,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,118 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,968 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 40,964 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,095 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,776 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 21,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,281 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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CU52 AED is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CU52 AED, 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 CU52 AED registered?

CU52 AED is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is CU52 AED safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 AED shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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