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AK02 FNS

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,008 mi
Last recorded62,008 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 62,008 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 61,614 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 61,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 61,119 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F LOWER ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 60,120 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 59,651 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 59,133 miles

Front discs corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 57,432 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 54,985 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 52,407 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2016 49,867 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,263 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 48,263 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,609 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,688 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 43,051 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 40,310 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 38,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight pitting front discs

Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,603 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,147 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 30,199 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 27,337 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 FNS is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK02 FNS registered?

AK02 FNS is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 May 2002.

Is AK02 FNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 FNS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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