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AD02 JXZ

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,697 mi
Last recorded112,697 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 JXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 112,697 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre is perished

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 27 Feb 2017 109,882 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 109,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 103,331 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 95,744 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 95,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 89,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 89,690 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,995 miles

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre has cracks on inner side wall

Fail 21 Feb 2013 80,994 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre has cracks on inner side wall

Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,989 miles

centre and rear exhaust mountings corroded

damage to inner wall of n/s/f tyre

engine fault lamp on

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

poor welding on front exhaust mounting

some movement within both front wishbone rear bushes

some play within o/s steering arm ball joint

Fail 15 Feb 2012 73,935 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

centre exhaust mounting corroded

damage to inner wall of n/s/f tyre

engine fault lamp is on

exhaust flex in poor condition

o/s mirror damage

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm (centre of tread)

rear exhaust mounting corroded

some movement within front wishbone rear bushes

some play within o/s steering ball joint

Pass 15 Feb 2011 67,649 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

eng management light on

front discs

Fail 7 Feb 2011 67,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

eng management light on

front discs

Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,689 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,130 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 48,493 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 46,678 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 38,476 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

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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AD02 JXZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AD02 JXZ, 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 AD02 JXZ registered?

AD02 JXZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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The MOT history for AD02 JXZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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