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AK52 XRY

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,012 mi
Last recorded87,012 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 87,012 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 78,731 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 78,731 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 74,893 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 66,680 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 65,658 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 64,081 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 62,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 60,652 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 58,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 55,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,981 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 52,981 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,788 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 45,629 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,123 miles

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

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

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Oct 2011 38,414 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2011 38,414 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,054 miles

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

rear axle mounting bushes starting to seperate

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2009 31,703 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread and are cracking.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,476 miles

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

front pads appear low and discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2008 24,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

front pads appear low and discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,529 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,047 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 16,047 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

all brake disc's slightly pitted

offside rear brake lightly binding

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 XRY is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRY, 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 XRY registered?

AK52 XRY is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is AK52 XRY safe to buy?

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