2002 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · BJ52 AFF
2002 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 190,585 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,585 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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BJ52 AFF Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 190,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ52 AFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Bora (BJ52 AFF) between May 2007 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 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: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))”; “Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
BJ52 AFF Mileage History
- 01/05/200793,318 mi
- 30/04/2008109,655 mi+16,337 mi
- 29/04/2009124,763 mi+15,108 mi
- 05/05/2009124,946 mi+183 mi
- 18/05/2010147,095 mi+22,149 mi
- 18/05/2011160,496 mi+13,401 mi
- 27/04/2012167,900 mi+7,404 mi
- 31/05/2013169,806 mi+1,906 mi
- 31/05/2013169,806 mi
- 31/05/2014171,958 mi+2,152 mi
- 04/06/2015173,555 mi+1,597 mi
- 02/12/2016175,483 mi+1,928 mi
- 24/11/2017177,037 mi+1,554 mi
- 13/11/2018178,853 mi+1,816 mi
- 13/11/2018178,854 mi+1 mi
- 14/11/2019179,634 mi+780 mi
- 23/11/2020180,512 mi+878 mi
- 23/11/2020180,512 mi
- 17/03/2021180,578 mi+66 mi
- 17/03/2021180,578 mi
- 25/11/2021181,320 mi+742 mi
- 05/12/2022182,439 mi+1,119 mi
- 27/11/2023183,232 mi+793 mi
- 18/11/2024189,034 mi+5,802 mi
- 18/11/2024189,034 mi
- 09/12/2025190,585 mi+1,551 mi
- 12/12/2025190,585 mi
Average of roughly 5,224 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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