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AK02 FMD

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,434 mi
Last recorded139,434 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 FMD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 139,434 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 136,730 miles

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

Rear both shock absorber shrouds have dropped

Pass 6 Aug 2015 132,685 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml warning light on

slight poor beam pattern

Pass 28 Aug 2014 128,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 128,794 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 124,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 120,759 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 117,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/side wiperblade split

Pass 25 Aug 2010 111,650 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 104,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to front inner wing cover

Fail 20 Aug 2009 104,969 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

slight damage to front inner wing cover

Pass 29 May 2008 99,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 92,981 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 80,527 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 63,510 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 FMD is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FMD, 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 FMD is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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