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AK02 FPG

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,515 mi
Last recorded125,515 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 125,515 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 120,168 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 120,107 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 115,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And rear Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 109,756 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 105,864 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 102,250 miles

Nearside Outer driveshaft c.v gaiter slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Fail 12 Jul 2019 102,106 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Outer driveshaft c.v gaiter slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Pass 26 Jul 2018 96,871 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a slight seepage of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,391 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 75,391 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,423 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 73,423 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 71,406 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 71,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,602 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 69,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,523 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,057 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,668 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,943 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,025 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 53,290 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,748 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,198 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 FPG is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FPG, 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 FPG registered?

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

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