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AK52 AWA

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,610 mi
Last recorded121,610 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 AWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 121,610 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front inner face scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside rear worn very thin ,should replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front head lamp lens ,should be cleaned. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy should replace. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing center tread cracking, should replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beam axel and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear silencer box outer skin braking , should remove.

Pass 18 Aug 2021 119,415 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside rear inner face. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded bothside front and offside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing center tread, lightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dilaminating. (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer box outer skin braking.

Pass 21 Aug 2020 117,519 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front lens need cleaning. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn and dibonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe badly corroded in places.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush significant amount of play, marginal pass,should replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake badly corroded in places .

Pass 20 Aug 2019 115,863 miles

Offside Front machperson strut top mounting bush/bearing rough.

Offside Front wishbone rear bush /pin worn play dibonding, should replace.

Rear silencer outer skin braking ,should remove or replace.

bothside front brake discs scored and pitted.

bothside front head lamp lens tarnished lights output reduced ,should clean.

bothside rear brake pipes corroded in places.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 113,475 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both side front hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear silencer outer skin breaking

Fail 22 Aug 2018 113,475 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both side front hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear silencer outer skin breaking

Pass 16 Aug 2017 109,469 miles

Front exhaust pipe braking , leak gas ,can be welded ,marginal pass.

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded.

bothside front brake discs inner face scored.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 103,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 103,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 97,926 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 91,028 miles

Rear and front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 75,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 75,870 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 60,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 53,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle swinging arm mounting starting to split

Pass 22 Jul 2008 47,899 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 Aug 2007 41,435 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 39,130 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 32,370 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

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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AK52 AWA is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AK52 AWA, 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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AK52 AWA is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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