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AK02 WKM

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,159 mi
Last recorded84,159 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 WKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 84,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 84,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 77,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 64,909 miles

exhaust corroded

rear discs and pads worn

rear springs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,795 miles

both front brake discs are in poor condition on the inside edges

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

pinhole in nearside cv boot

Fail 15 Apr 2013 49,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs are in poor condition on the inside edges

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

pinhole in nearside cv boot

Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,467 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,678 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 30,683 miles

Emissions test passed but unable to print result due to printer failure.

child seats fitted.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,346 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK ADULT SEAT BELT FULLY.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,893 miles

child seat fitted unable to check adult seat belt

Pass 4 Apr 2007 22,330 miles

child seat fitted failing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,836 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 WKM is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WKM, 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 WKM is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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