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AK02 FJE

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,345 mi
Last recorded156,345 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 FJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 156,345 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 156,345 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 142,143 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 131,370 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 131,370 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 121,108 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 121,108 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 105,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 91,816 miles

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 91,816 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 78,227 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 78,227 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,271 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,300 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 52,168 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,277 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 42,218 miles

advise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)

advise( front discs slightly pitted)

advise( rear tyres on 3mm on edges)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 42,218 miles

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?

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 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.

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