MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,328 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear exhaust box rusting
front and rear wheel arches rusting
Central Rear exhaust box rusting
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
front and rear wheel arches rusting
Central Rear exhaust rusting
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear exhaust rusting
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK52 HLP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 HLP, 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 HLP registered?
AK52 HLP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 November 2002.
Is AK52 HLP safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK52 HLP shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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