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AK02 GGJ

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,276 mi
Last recorded98,276 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 GGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 98,276 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jan 2013 89,934 miles

slight blow to exhaust cat

Fail 28 Dec 2012 89,934 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 83,961 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner surface

O/s/f seat belt slightly freyed

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 78,008 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 78,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s rear tyre at 1.6mm

o/s rear tyre at 2mm

Pass 14 Dec 2009 72,345 miles

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

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

slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 15 May 2008 56,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 49,590 miles

rear number plate deteriorating slightly.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 42,340 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 36,001 miles
Fail 16 May 2005 36,001 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GGJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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