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GF52 VRN

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

199,352 mi
Last recorded199,352 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 VRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 199,352 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight rusting on n/s front wing no sharp edges.

Fail 20 Oct 2017 198,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight rusting on n/s front wing no sharp edges.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 182,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 182,186 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 175,480 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view slight damage to outer edge, rear view still adequate (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc is heavily corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2016 175,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view slight damage to outer edge, rear view still adequate (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc is heavily corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 168,707 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly. Advise strip and clean to rectify

Fail 4 Dec 2013 162,792 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 162,792 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 156,005 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 147,559 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 139,632 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 132,592 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 132,585 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 124,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 115,041 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 103,234 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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GF52 VRN is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF52 VRN, 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 GF52 VRN registered?

GF52 VRN is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is GF52 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 VRN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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