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AK02 FON

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,462 mi
Last recorded108,462 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 May 2024 108,462 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle not starting (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 103,113 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end has play needs replacing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 103,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working front washers not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/side front tyre worn on edge needs replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end has play needs replacing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 101,161 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 101,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 95,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 93,382 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 93,381 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 91,273 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 91,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 88,921 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 86,719 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 84,397 miles

both front tyres have surface cracks

Fail 10 Jun 2015 84,397 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)

both front tyres have surface cracks

Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,138 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres both have surface cracks on sidewalls

Pass 12 Jun 2013 77,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres surface cracks on sidewalls

Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,206 miles

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

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

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

advise rear brake disc worn and pitted

Pass 3 May 2011 65,553 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 52,128 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 52,128 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 44,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 40,556 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,354 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 32,931 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 FON is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 FON, 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 FON registered?

AK02 FON is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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