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AF02 OCS

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,094 mi
Last recorded142,094 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 OCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 142,094 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 132,266 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 121,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 121,313 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 109,665 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 100,957 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2013 90,123 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,112 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 78,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 69,416 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 69,230 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 61,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2009 61,827 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 53,853 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,455 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 37,328 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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AF02 OCS is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 97,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF02 OCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF02 OCS is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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