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AK02 AXY

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

182,650 mi
Last recorded182,650 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 182,650 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure broken front down pipe to cat (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member to body mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member lower arm corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2020 180,759 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 175,359 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2019 175,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 166,353 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 158,472 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 158,472 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2016 149,742 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 143,418 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 136,205 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 127,012 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 119,453 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 109,863 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 100,976 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 100,976 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 91,769 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 82,209 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 70,890 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 56,636 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 AXY is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue 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 AK02 AXY, 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 AXY registered?

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

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