MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
excessive bearing noise like water pump failing
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at petrol tank as it joins nsr flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
excessive bearing noise like water pump failing
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front discs scored and worn on inner fascia(s)
Gearbox leaking oil from driveshaft area
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front headlight has a poor light output
Nearside front steering arm has slight play in it
Offside front headlight has a poor light output
Offside front steering arm has slight pla in it
Radiator leaking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake disc pitted and corroded.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake disc pitted and corroded.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)
advise( front discs slightly pitted)
advise( rear tyres on 3mm on edges)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)
advise( front discs slightly pitted)
advise( rear tyres on 3mm on edges)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK02 FJE is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FJE, 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 FJE registered?
AK02 FJE is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 April 2002.
Is AK02 FJE safe to buy?
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