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AK02 AOV

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,322 mi
Last recorded103,322 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 AOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 103,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush splitting away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 92,702 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 92,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,758 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 88,945 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 85,322 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,495 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2013 76,742 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 71,447 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 69,082 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,171 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 61,063 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

botg sills slightly distorted

Pass 11 Mar 2010 61,063 miles

botg sills slightly distorted

Pass 17 Mar 2009 56,449 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 50,496 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,496 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 44,938 miles

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

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

service due - warning on dash

Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,812 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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AK02 AOV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK02 AOV, 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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What year was AK02 AOV registered?

AK02 AOV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 April 2002.

Is AK02 AOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 AOV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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