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B14 ULR

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,164 mi
Last recorded118,164 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 ULR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 118,164 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 116,306 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 115,838 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 115,838 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 115,112 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 115,108 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 114,602 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jan 2022 114,602 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 113,763 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 113,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 112,240 miles

Rear x2 tyres cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2019 112,240 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear x2 tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2018 111,530 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 111,530 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 109,101 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 105,158 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 104,296 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 98,531 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 98,531 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 86,267 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 82,791 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 75,872 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 75,872 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 68,127 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs has a small lip on edges

offside rear tyre outer wall slightly cracked.

Pass 18 Sep 2010 68,127 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs has a small lip on edges

offside rear tyre outer wall slightly cracked.

Pass 19 Sep 2009 60,099 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly cracked.

Fail 19 Sep 2009 60,099 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly cracked.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 52,882 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 46,650 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 38,023 miles

offside outer door mirror cover has slight damage.

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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B14 ULR is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B14 ULR, 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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B14 ULR is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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