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2002 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · AU52 PZC

AU52 PZC

2002 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 199,484 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN BORA
Year / Origin
2002 · Norwich
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 24/01/2019
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
199,484 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/01/2019
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2002
Engine
1896cc

AU52 PZC Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2018
  • 199,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (31 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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AU52 PZC Mileage History

  1. 12/09/200548,695 mi
  2. 11/09/200663,193 mi+14,498 mi
  3. 11/09/200663,193 mi
  4. 20/09/200779,531 mi+16,338 mi
  5. 01/09/200890,194 mi+10,663 mi
  6. 26/08/2009103,373 mi+13,179 mi
  7. 26/08/2009103,373 mi
  8. 01/10/2010116,560 mi+13,187 mi
  9. 01/10/2010116,560 mi
  10. 24/09/2011125,712 mi+9,152 mi
  11. 28/09/2011125,879 mi+167 mi
  12. 28/09/2011125,879 mi
  13. 12/09/2012136,607 mi+10,728 mi
  14. 25/09/2012137,478 mi+871 mi
  15. 19/09/2013150,676 mi+13,198 mi
  16. 03/10/2014163,551 mi+12,875 mi
  17. 05/10/2015175,823 mi+12,272 mi
  18. 07/10/2015175,823 mi
  19. 02/12/2016192,381 mi+16,558 mi
  20. 25/01/2018199,484 mi+7,103 mi

Average of roughly 12,190 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

AU52 PZC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 04:49
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Bora (AU52 PZC) between September 2005 and January 2018.

The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 25 January 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (31 issues), Windscreen (20 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 91 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.

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