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AK02 NWA

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,595 mi
Last recorded183,595 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 NWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2020 183,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 168,270 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play STEERING TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 168,270 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play STEERING TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 156,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2017 143,348 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2016 130,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 115,261 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 115,261 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 112,183 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 109,447 miles

both front brake discs are getting a bit corroded

Fail 1 May 2012 107,190 miles

ADVISE THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE GETTING A BIT CORRODED AND SHOULD BE REPLACED SOON

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 107,190 miles

ADVISE THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE GETTING A BIT CORRODED AND SHOULD BE REPLACED SOON

Pass 25 Apr 2011 105,028 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 103,837 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 103,837 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 102,667 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 102,667 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2008 101,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 101,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 86,376 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 86,376 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 15 May 2006 68,932 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 NWA is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NWA, 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 NWA is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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