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AK52 HCF

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,364 mi
Last recorded95,364 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 95,364 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 95,359 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 94,096 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 90,985 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 88,113 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 84,687 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 82,030 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 77,095 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 70,830 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 66,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

WINDCSREEN HAS SMALL CHIP ON PASSENGER SIDE

Pass 14 Dec 2007 60,978 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear pads wearing bit low

Pass 9 Dec 2006 53,264 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 53,264 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 HCF 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 AK52 HCF, 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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What year was AK52 HCF registered?

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

Is AK52 HCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 HCF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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