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AD51 SKF

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,524 mi
Last recorded127,524 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2018 127,524 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all coil springs slightly corroded condition

Pass 18 Mar 2017 122,212 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc surface pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

offside rear and nearside front tyre's tread's cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2017 122,212 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc surface pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

offside rear and nearside front tyre's tread's cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2016 106,485 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 97,255 miles

rear brake discs surface corroded and pitted

Fail 6 Mar 2015 97,255 miles

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

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

rear brake discs surface corroded and pitted

Pass 7 Mar 2014 88,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake disc outer surface edges corroded and pitted

Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 72,086 miles

engine management light on

offside front wishbone rear bush worn but still functions as intended

Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,610 miles

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

offside front seat belt slightly fluffing to edge of webbing

Fail 9 Mar 2011 70,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front seat belt slightly fluffing to edge of webbing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 67,089 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,120 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,781 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone rear bushes are starting to split and come unbonded

Pass 13 Mar 2007 53,035 miles

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

front brake discs inner surface edges corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2006 44,659 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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AD51 SKF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SKF, 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 SKF registered?

AD51 SKF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 February 2002.

Is AD51 SKF safe to buy?

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