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AJ02 VWG

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,224 mi
Last recorded82,224 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 82,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 82,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 75,071 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 72,878 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 70,905 miles

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

The NSR Tyre is feathered on the inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2017 70,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

The NSR Tyre is feathered on the inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,982 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 67,241 miles

Engine management light is on

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 67,241 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 64,171 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)

engine management light on

Fail 9 Oct 2014 64,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,235 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear numberplate deteriated

Fail 13 Sep 2012 54,493 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear numberplate deteriated

wipers smear screen

Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 43,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

heat shield missing (cat)

light output from headlamps seem low?

Fail 12 Aug 2010 43,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

bind n/s/r brake

centre exhaust braket adrift

heat shield missing (cat)

light output from headlamps seem low?

Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,324 miles

the centre exhaust bracket is fractured

the radiator is leaking

Fail 23 Jul 2009 38,324 miles

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

the centre exhaust bracket is fractured

the radiator is leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,324 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 29,917 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 29,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,969 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)

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 VWG is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VWG, 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 VWG is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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