2002 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · BL51 URB
2002 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 165,345 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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BL51 URB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 165,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL51 URB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Bora (BL51 URB) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
BL51 URB Mileage History
- 01/07/2024165,269 mi
- 01/07/2024165,269 mi
- 23/07/2025165,280 mi+11 mi
- 06/08/2026165,345 mi+65 mi
- 06/08/2026165,345 mi
Average of roughly 36 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
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