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AK02 GGX

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

189,061 mi
Last recorded189,061 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 189,061 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 179,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 172,091 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 172,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2022 165,855 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 158,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [slight blow at front silencer @ joint] (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides @ inner face] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread [front & rear number plates] (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 158,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [slight blow at front silencer @ joint] (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides @ inner face] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread [front & rear number plates] (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 150,338 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 150,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 141,444 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 138,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 138,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 132,119 miles

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Jun 2016 126,765 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2016 126,705 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 114,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 114,984 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 104,641 miles

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 28 May 2013 79,217 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 66,089 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,509 miles

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

rear axle beam bushes perished not resulting in excessive play.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 47,057 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 39,267 miles

both front tyres on legal limit.

Fail 10 Aug 2007 39,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 32,455 miles

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

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

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

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 GGX is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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