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AV02 BWF

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,858 mi
Last recorded103,858 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 BWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 103,858 miles

Drivers door card insecure

Near side front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 103,850 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Drivers door card insecure

Near side front tyre side wall damaged

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 99,580 miles

Both front and off side rear electric windows inoperative

Both rear tyres sidewalls damaged and wearing on edges

Both wing mirror covers damaged

Engine hunting on idle

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 99,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Both front and off side rear electric windows inoperative

Both rear tyres sidewalls damaged and wearing on edges

Both wing mirror covers damaged

Engine hunting on idle

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 95,100 miles

Both headlamp covers detiorated

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

Front brake discs pitted

Near side rear tyres sidewalls split but inner structure not exposed

Pass 20 Jun 2011 88,280 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 167,986 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 158,170 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 148,888 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 140,982 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 131,191 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES DOWN TO 3MM

STONECHIP DAMAGE IN WINDSCREEN(ZONE B)

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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AV02 BWF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV02 BWF, 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 AV02 BWF registered?

AV02 BWF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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