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AK52 HLP

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,328 mi
Last recorded189,328 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 189,328 miles

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))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 189,313 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2019 173,595 miles

Central Rear exhaust box rusting

front and rear wheel arches rusting

Fail 30 May 2019 173,595 miles

Central Rear exhaust box rusting

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front and rear wheel arches rusting

Pass 4 Jun 2018 162,786 miles

Central Rear exhaust rusting

Fail 24 May 2018 162,781 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 151,716 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 151,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2016 138,994 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 138,994 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 123,902 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 110,760 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 97,503 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,456 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,062 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 53,006 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,180 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,812 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 44,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 38,441 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 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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AK52 HLP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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