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AO02 DDF

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,004 mi
Last recorded197,004 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 DDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 197,004 miles

nearside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2020 196,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2019 179,452 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges very close to exposing cords

Pass 6 Jun 2018 169,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs have slight lipping (both discs ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen <10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm with no visible tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with no visible tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear belts not checked ()

Fail 31 May 2018 169,867 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs have slight lipping (both discs ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen <10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm with no visible tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with no visible tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear belts not checked ()

Pass 23 May 2017 164,135 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 156,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 26 May 2015 147,197 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 138,570 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 May 2014 138,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 128,722 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Pass 22 May 2012 119,631 miles

exhaust braket corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 109,987 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 100,908 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)

Pass 22 May 2009 91,770 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 82,560 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 73,453 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 63,024 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 DDF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DDF, 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 DDF registered?

AO02 DDF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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