2002 Volkswagen Bora 1.6L Petrol · SH52 ULT
2002 Volkswagen Bora (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 201,578 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH52 ULT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2023
- 201,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH52 ULT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Bora (SH52 ULT) between November 2021 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2023 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: Suspension (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))”.
SH52 ULT Mileage History
- 05/11/2021196,449 mi
- 16/11/2021196,466 mi+17 mi
- 11/11/2022201,149 mi+4,683 mi
- 04/04/2023201,578 mi+429 mi
Average of roughly 3,636 miles per year across 4 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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