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AK02 FPZ

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,195 mi
Last recorded155,195 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 155,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 155,195 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 150,494 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 149,049 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

dustcover on o/s/r shockabsorber adrift

Fail 12 Jul 2016 149,049 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

dustcover on o/s/r shockabsorber adrift

Pass 14 Jul 2015 140,640 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

centre exhaust support adrift

front number plate damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2015 140,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

centre exhaust support adrift

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2014 129,402 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 122,810 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 122,810 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Mar 2013 122,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 111,281 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center exhaust mount damaged

front headlight units slightly faded

nsf inner arch missing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 101,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust centre bracket broken

Fail 31 Mar 2011 101,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 31 Mar 2010 94,020 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 94,020 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 84,592 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 84,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHS PEELING

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHS CRACKED & SPLITTING AWAY

Pass 3 Apr 2008 69,022 miles

Rear number plate dirty

Pass 12 Mar 2007 58,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 49,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 FPZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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