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AK52 HCD

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,339 mi
Last recorded171,339 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 HCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 171,339 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp, poor beam images BORDERLINE

Fail 13 Dec 2016 171,339 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre appears low on pressure

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

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

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

both headlamp, poor beam images BORDERLINE

Fail 3 Dec 2016 171,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 155,925 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner shoulder

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 141,645 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 131,428 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 119,323 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 107,601 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 96,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Fail 24 Nov 2010 96,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 84,433 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 73,768 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 62,357 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 49,548 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 37,225 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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AK52 HCD is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HCD, 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 HCD is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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