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AK02 MFU

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,540 mi
Last recorded145,540 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 MFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 145,540 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 141,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 135,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 130,974 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 125,437 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 119,607 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 113,946 miles

very light fuel leak at fuel cooler

Fail 22 May 2017 113,910 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

very light fuel leak at fuel cooler

Pass 25 May 2016 107,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2016 107,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2015 102,434 miles
Fail 15 May 2015

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 95,524 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 87,809 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 87,803 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 81,400 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 81,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 75,869 miles

wear and corrosion on the front and rear brake discs and pads

Pass 12 May 2010 70,420 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 62,319 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 51,684 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 51,682 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 43,956 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 37,295 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 MFU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MFU, 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 MFU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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