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AO02 CZL

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,125 mi
Last recorded97,125 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 CZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 97,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 91,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 91,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant below minimum

Pass 24 May 2019 81,950 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 81,940 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

second bonnet release defective

Pass 14 May 2018 72,845 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine management light on

superficial cracking of n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 16 May 2017 68,528 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 23 May 2016 65,888 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front wipers split

o/s/f, n/s/f, and n/s/r tires signs of perishing on sidewalls

Fail 23 May 2016 65,888 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front wipers split

o/s/f, n/s/f, and n/s/r tires signs of perishing on sidewalls

Pass 26 May 2015 63,146 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 May 2014 59,201 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 59,201 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 54,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,645 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 42,162 miles

ANTI ROLL BAR AND BUSHES WORN

Pass 28 May 2010 37,826 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 37,826 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 May 2009 34,667 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 31,332 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 27,971 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 23,912 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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AO02 CZL is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO02 CZL, 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 AO02 CZL registered?

AO02 CZL is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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The MOT history for AO02 CZL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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