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AD51 SBO

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

77,459 mi
Last recorded77,459 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 SBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 77,459 miles

front pipe flexi deteriorating/minor blow

Fail 29 Apr 2022 77,433 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front pipe flexi deteriorating/minor blow

Pass 1 May 2021 72,332 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers.

Pass 23 May 2020 69,325 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 69,304 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 65,772 miles

Offside Rear tyre is a runflat 225/45/18

Offside wishbone rear bush starting to separate around collar

both front lights not standard straight beam pattern

slight drag on both rear brakes

top timing belt casing missing

Fail 3 May 2019 65,656 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre is a runflat 225/45/18

Offside wishbone rear bush starting to separate around collar

both front lights not standard straight beam pattern

slight drag on both rear brakes

top timing belt casing missing

Pass 19 May 2018 61,682 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged and scrubbed

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both offside and nearside front side lights came on when knocked

rear centre belt missing at time of test

Pass 17 May 2017 58,155 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 54,184 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 54,184 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 52,095 miles

slight blow on mid section to front pipe exhaust joint

both headlamp beam images poor

Pass 21 May 2014 50,723 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 May 2013 49,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 49,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2012 48,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 May 2012 48,636 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 47,189 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 45,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

exhaust centre silencer mount bracket broken but still supports system

very slight rotational free play in steering column

Fail 18 May 2010 45,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

exhaust centre silencer mount bracket broken but still supports system

very slight rotational free play in steering column

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,775 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 42,044 miles

STONECHIP DAMAGE IN WINDSCREEN (ZONE B)

Pass 22 May 2007 39,622 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 39,622 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

O/S INNER ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSH WEARING

STONECHIP IN WINDSCREEN (ZONE B)

Pass 25 May 2006 37,101 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 37,101 miles

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

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

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

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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AD51 SBO is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AD51 SBO, 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 AD51 SBO registered?

AD51 SBO is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 February 2002.

Is AD51 SBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 SBO shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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