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AJ02 CPU

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,223 mi
Last recorded122,223 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 CPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 122,223 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in the treads

Both registration plates deteriorated.

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner insecure (lower section)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage to Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 122,205 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction E.M. light on dashboard (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section/cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Both rear tyres cracking in the treads

Both registration plates deteriorated.

Exhaust centre section joint/tube deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner insecure (lower section)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage to Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 101,266 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 90,386 miles

E.M.Light on

Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,156 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

headlamp beam pattern poor n/s + o/s

Pass 12 Feb 2013 72,860 miles

Middle exhaust bracket broken but system adequatly supported still at time of test

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 72,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Middle exhaust bracket broken but system adequatly supported still at time of test

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 65,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes

Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,576 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 60,375 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 40,389 miles

1.rear brakes slight binding

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 31,191 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 31,191 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AJ02 CPU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ02 CPU, 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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AJ02 CPU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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