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AK52 HLR

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,203 mi
Last recorded169,203 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2018 169,203 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 160,341 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

front driver side wing slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2017 160,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

front driver side wing slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2016 152,042 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Under vehicle structure corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2016 152,042 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 145,322 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 139,603 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 133,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both h/lamps poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2013 133,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both h/lamps poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2012 121,908 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 112,434 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 104,136 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 96,094 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 89,960 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 85,431 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 76,337 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 76,337 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 59,907 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 HLR is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HLR, 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 HLR registered?

AK52 HLR is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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