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AK02 GFZ

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,698 mi
Last recorded119,698 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 GFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 119,698 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 117,195 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 113,119 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 111,504 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 111,503 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 108,832 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 108,832 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A'

both front tyres close to the legal limit

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Feb 2016 106,484 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

coolant leak

nsf tyre perished

nsr tyre perished

Pass 2 Feb 2015 102,962 miles

EML on

Fail 2 Feb 2015 102,962 miles

EML on

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 99,404 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 99,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 93,092 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 93,088 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 85,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 85,106 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 80,764 miles

Oil leak

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 73,799 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 65,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2008 65,134 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2007 55,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r + o/s/r brakes slightly binding

Fail 22 Oct 2007 55,739 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r + o/s/r brakes slightly binding

Pass 4 May 2006 42,731 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 GFZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GFZ, 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 GFZ registered?

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

Is AK02 GFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 GFZ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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