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AK02 GGV

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

165,856 mi
Last recorded165,856 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 165,856 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 165,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 149,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to n/s/f sub frame were steering arm bolts

n/s/f side light bulb dim

rear axle bushes poor condition

slight play o/s steering rack arm

Fail 22 Jun 2011 149,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to n/s/f sub frame were steering arm bolts

n/s/f side light bulb dim

rear axle bushes poor condition

slight play o/s steering rack arm

Pass 11 Jun 2010 124,340 miles

BOTH rear brake discs are worn

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 124,340 miles

BOTH rear brake discs are worn

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 100,711 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 100,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

movement in both sides front top strut mounts

Pass 20 Jun 2008 82,600 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 70,220 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 70,220 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Both front suspention legs weeping

N/S/R tyre tread getting low

Pass 26 Jun 2006 53,823 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 53,790 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 GGV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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