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AK52 OEP

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,577 mi
Last recorded171,577 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 OEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 171,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 171,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 168,463 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 163,906 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 163,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 159,001 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 154,238 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 145,351 miles

slight play in both front upper strut mountings

Pass 12 Sep 2011 136,341 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 126,545 miles

N.S.Rear brake disc corroded.

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 126,545 miles

N.S.Rear brake disc corroded.

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 119,783 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 119,783 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 107,392 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 89,381 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 71,679 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 525,309 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 OEP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OEP, 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 OEP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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