2002 Volkswagen Bora 1.6L Petrol · SJ02 AJO
2002 Volkswagen Bora (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 114,352 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2017.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jan 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ02 AJO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2016
- 114,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ02 AJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Bora (SJ02 AJO) between October 2006 and March 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
SJ02 AJO Mileage History
- 05/10/200650,533 mi
- 05/10/200650,533 mi
- 08/02/200856,981 mi+6,448 mi
- 08/02/200856,981 mi
- 09/02/200960,607 mi+3,626 mi
- 27/02/200960,725 mi+118 mi
- 25/03/201066,941 mi+6,216 mi
- 25/03/201066,941 mi
- 24/03/201173,898 mi+6,957 mi
- 21/03/201282,033 mi+8,135 mi
- 23/03/201282,065 mi+32 mi
- 26/03/201389,518 mi+7,453 mi
- 27/03/201389,528 mi+10 mi
- 22/03/2014100,375 mi+10,847 mi
- 21/03/2015110,750 mi+10,375 mi
- 21/03/2016114,352 mi+3,602 mi
Average of roughly 6,747 miles per year across 16 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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