2002 Volkswagen Bora 1.8L Petrol · OU51 NPX
2002 Volkswagen Bora (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 155,923 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2013.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU51 NPX Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2012
- 155,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU51 NPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Bora (OU51 NPX) between February 2006 and January 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2012 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 (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
OU51 NPX Mileage History
- 06/02/200687,526 mi
- 15/01/200796,348 mi+8,822 mi
- 15/02/2008109,657 mi+13,309 mi
- 29/02/2008110,109 mi+452 mi
- 27/02/2009123,927 mi+13,818 mi
- 24/02/2010135,839 mi+11,912 mi
- 01/03/2010135,941 mi+102 mi
- 26/02/2011147,139 mi+11,198 mi
- 30/01/2012155,923 mi+8,784 mi
Average of roughly 11,438 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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