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EF02 JHV

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,844 mi
Last recorded158,844 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 JHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 158,844 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 158,674 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2012 143,899 miles

nsf side light dim

Pass 15 Aug 2011 130,927 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 130,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2010 118,630 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2010 118,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 104,422 miles

slight damage to o/s/front undersill

Fail 1 Jul 2009 104,390 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

slight damage to o/s/front undersill

Pass 7 Jul 2008 95,376 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 78,961 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 68,478 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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EF02 JHV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EF02 JHV, 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 EF02 JHV registered?

EF02 JHV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 July 2002.

Is EF02 JHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF02 JHV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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