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AF02 OKW

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,610 mi
Last recorded93,610 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 93,610 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS rear brake pipes corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Rear axle corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 93,596 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS rear brake pipes corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Rear axle corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 90,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe part of flexi hose to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (Axle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 86,845 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe part of flexi hose to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 83,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 80,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 80,075 miles

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower subframe corroded but not holed

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake dust covers corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front lower wish bones corroded badly

Pass 4 Apr 2018 76,697 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front dust covers corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake dust covers corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2018 76,640 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake dust covers corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,602 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front back plates corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 71,978 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 71,968 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes at rear swollen with corrossion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre soft

Pass 25 Mar 2015 69,330 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 69,215 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 65,605 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,635 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 59,502 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 59,492 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 56,601 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 53,890 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,166 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 49,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,822 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,354 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 OKW is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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