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AK02 AXV

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,962 mi
Last recorded161,962 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 AXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 161,962 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 161,912 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 155,769 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 149,663 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 149,616 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 143,913 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 139,066 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 131,493 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 121,246 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 121,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 110,799 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 102,166 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 102,166 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 97,368 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 97,368 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 88,303 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 71,655 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 71,655 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,301 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 50,156 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 AXV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK02 AXV, 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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AK02 AXV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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