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AK02 AYG

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

269,863 mi
Last recorded269,863 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 269,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 269,863 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 265,552 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 261,414 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 261,414 miles

Central Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 257,607 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 257,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 251,789 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 246,669 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 241,606 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 241,606 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 235,493 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 224,596 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 224,596 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 206,547 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 191,765 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 177,090 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 158,622 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 140,549 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 122,102 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 122,102 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 102,479 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 83,295 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 63,435 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 AYG is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AYG, 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 AYG registered?

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

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