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AY02 FCP

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,173 mi
Last recorded155,173 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 FCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 155,173 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front tyres worn to legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 1 Apr 2019 143,322 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting snapped

Fail 29 Mar 2019 143,244 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 24 Mar 2018 128,425 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 125,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 124,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 123,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 123,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 122,288 miles

N/S/R tyre weathered and perished

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

O/S/R tyre weathered and perished

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 122,288 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

N/S/R tyre weathered and perished

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

O/S/R tyre weathered and perished

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 120,802 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 118,980 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 117,308 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 115,874 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 104,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 6 Mar 2008 91,020 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 91,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 78,807 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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 65,794 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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AY02 FCP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AY02 FCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY02 FCP registered?

AY02 FCP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is AY02 FCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 FCP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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