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AD51 SJO

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

112,826 mi
Last recorded112,826 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 SJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 112,826 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 108,457 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 102,822 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 98,111 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 96,891 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 93,514 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 90,771 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 90,771 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 88,174 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 85,362 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 80,977 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 80,409 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Rear brake pads ;ow

engine management light on

oil leak engine

Fail 12 Feb 2016 80,407 miles

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

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

Front brake discs rusty

Rear brake pads ;ow

engine management light on

oil leak engine

Pass 4 Feb 2015 79,002 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 77,177 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 74,420 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 70,781 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 70,781 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,556 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Feb 2010 61,053 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2009 54,714 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)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 46,247 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,558 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 31,225 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 31,209 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 SJO is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJO, 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 SJO registered?

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

Is AD51 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 SJO shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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