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AK52 HCE

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

139,235 mi
Last recorded139,235 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 139,235 miles

Both head light lenses require attention

Drivers seat belt is frayed

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

Offside Windscreen is damaged

Offside Wiper blade requires attention

Various brake pipes require attention

Fail 31 Aug 2017 139,229 miles

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

Both head light lenses require attention

Drivers seat belt is frayed

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

Offside Windscreen is damaged

Offside Wiper blade requires attention

Various brake pipes require attention

Fail 9 Aug 2017 139,120 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyre tread are worn low

Both head light lenses require attention

Nearside Front lower suspension arm has a worn bush

Offside Windscreen is scored

Offside windscreen wiper blade requires attention

Various brake pipes require attention

Pass 12 Aug 2016 127,861 miles

both front wishbone bushes started to split/wear

headlamp images faint due to lens

offside rear brake pipe started to corrod

Fail 29 Jul 2016 127,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front wishbone bushes started to split/wear

headlamp images faint due to lens

offside rear brake pipe started to corrod

Fail 4 Aug 2015 107,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front headlamp aimages faint

nearside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

offside rear brake pipe started to corrod

rear offside brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 107,804 miles

both front headlamp aimages faint

nearside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

offside rear brake pipe started to corrod

rear offside brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2014 87,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 87,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,894 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

bind at offside rear brake

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2013 73,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

bind at offside rear brake

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Jul 2012 67,553 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyre treads low

o/s/r tyre splitting in tread

Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,553 miles

both front tyre treads low

o/s/r tyre splitting in tread

Pass 25 Jul 2011 61,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,469 miles

N/S/F tyre cut on inside sidewall

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 53,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre cut on inside sidewall

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,196 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,478 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 42,478 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 39,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Dec 2006 32,977 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 32,977 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 25,265 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 25,265 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 HCE is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 AK52 HCE, 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 HCE is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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