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AK02 FNP

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,061 mi
Last recorded172,061 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 FNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 172,061 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 172,061 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative all indicators stay on constantly and not flash (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Direction indicator not working all staying on constantly and not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 171,016 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated centre section

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside front ()

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 171,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated centre section

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside front ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 164,821 miles

Front Headlights hazed

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 164,821 miles

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

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

Front Headlights hazed

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 156,629 miles

Engine management light on

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 149,134 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamps 'Hazed'

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 141,873 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 141,873 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 135,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 11 Apr 2012 127,190 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 120,396 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 114,109 miles

Near side front wheel arch liner loose.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 104,307 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 93,713 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm and worn on edge

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm and worn on edge

Pass 13 Apr 2007 78,726 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 61,921 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 FNP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FNP, 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 FNP registered?

AK02 FNP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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