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AU02 VEM

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

178,082 mi
Last recorded178,082 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 178,082 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 178,082 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 164,877 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 164,840 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 154,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 front tyres perrished and cracked

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 6 Feb 2014 154,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 front tyres perrished and cracked

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 12 Feb 2013 142,829 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs and pads wearing

Fail 7 Feb 2013 142,829 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs and pads wearing

Fail 9 Feb 2012 128,582 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag lamp on

Pass 9 Feb 2012 128,582 miles

air bag lamp on

Pass 10 Feb 2011 115,246 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 115,246 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 100,480 miles

both front side lights dull

Fail 4 Feb 2010 100,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front side lights dull

Pass 10 Feb 2009 86,400 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 86,399 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 73,802 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 58,770 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 58,770 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 42,353 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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AU02 VEM is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AU02 VEM, 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 AU02 VEM registered?

AU02 VEM is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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