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AK02 FZG

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,459 mi
Last recorded105,459 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 FZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 105,459 miles

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

nearside front brake disc slightly scored

offside front brake disc slightly scored

Fail 15 Aug 2016 105,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +side wall & tread starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake disc slightly scored

offside front brake disc slightly scored

Pass 19 Aug 2015 91,935 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 88,789 miles

front brake discs are grooved

Fail 23 Jul 2014 88,789 miles

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

front brake discs are grooved

Pass 29 Jul 2013 85,698 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 85,698 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 82,580 miles

nearside rear seatbelt stork outer casing is cracked

offside and nearside headlights are starting to go opaque

Fail 8 Aug 2012 82,580 miles

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

Slight play in offside and nearside mcpherson strut top mounting bushes

nearside rear seatbelt stork outer casing is cracked

offside and nearside headlights are starting to go opaque

Pass 12 Aug 2011 79,617 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,762 miles

n/s door mirror is cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2009 71,682 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 67,709 miles

front and rear numberplates starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jun 2007 62,144 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 62,144 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 49,958 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 FZG is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FZG, 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 FZG registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK02 FZG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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