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AO02 XJD

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,944 mi
Last recorded165,944 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 XJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 165,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 165,943 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 155,787 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 145,620 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 145,599 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 130,582 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Fail 18 May 2015 130,582 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2014 114,261 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2014 114,252 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 100,030 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 87,265 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 May 2011 85,107 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 82,453 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 79,830 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 78,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 73,580 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 73,487 miles

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

front + rear number plates slightly deteriorated

nearside wiperblade split

Pass 9 May 2007 61,783 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 50,973 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 XJD is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO02 XJD, 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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AO02 XJD is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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