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AK52 UTJ

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,448 mi
Last recorded183,448 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 UTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 183,448 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 183,448 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 179,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 179,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 167,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 167,390 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 156,997 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 156,844 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 148,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 148,402 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 135,905 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 135,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn to inside edge of tread area

Pass 15 Sep 2015 124,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and offside front headlight lenses cloudy but not adversely effecting beam image

Fail 2 Sep 2015 124,147 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and offside front headlight lenses cloudy but not adversely effecting beam image

Pass 3 Sep 2014 118,979 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall has a slight cut/tear not deep enough to reach play or cords

rear exhaust silencer mounting broken

Pass 30 Aug 2013 111,924 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 102,543 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

l/h/f tyre outer wall has cut not quite into canvas

Fail 22 May 2012 102,543 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

l/h/f tyre outer wall has cut not quite into canvas

Pass 23 May 2011 94,371 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 85,777 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)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 13 May 2009 76,654 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 28 May 2008 69,025 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing in walls

Pass 3 May 2007 58,195 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 51,433 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 UTJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UTJ, 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 UTJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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