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AF02 OLR

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

179,653 mi
Last recorded179,653 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 OLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 179,653 miles

Front Oil leak under vehicle

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 173,511 miles

Nearside Front window not operating

Nearside Front wing arch corroded but does not project sharp edges

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deterioted

recommended to customer to rectify advisory items

Fail 10 Sep 2018 173,501 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front window not operating

Nearside Front wing arch corroded but does not project sharp edges

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deterioted

recommended to customer to rectify advisory items

Pass 13 Sep 2017 166,536 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps misted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake has only just met minimum performance it would appear it requires attention

Fail 4 Sep 2017 166,529 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside outer (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps misted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake has only just met minimum performance it would appear it requires attention

Pass 6 Sep 2016 159,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2016 159,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 148,885 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 148,018 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

raer numbe rplate starting to fade

Fail 7 May 2015 148,018 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

raer numbe rplate starting to fade

Pass 9 May 2014 146,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 138,992 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 124,423 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 105,381 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 93,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 82,759 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 70,744 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 58,971 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 48,989 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 OLR is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OLR, 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 OLR is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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