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B27 ORA

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

159,440 mi
Last recorded159,440 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB27 ORA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 159,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 154,761 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 147,033 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear door sticking

sills blistering

Pass 8 Aug 2022 142,506 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 142,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 139,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 139,000 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 136,279 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 133,739 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 130,705 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 128,340 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 123,851 miles

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

rear axle beam bushs slight play

Fail 3 May 2016 123,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear axle beam bushs slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2015 118,447 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 112,678 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 112,668 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 106,968 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 106,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 101,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2012 101,467 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2011 96,166 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 96,089 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 90,751 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre side walls damaged

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 28 May 2010 90,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre side walls damaged

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 May 2009 82,691 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil filler cap missing

Pass 16 May 2008 76,766 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 76,762 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 69,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 69,141 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 68,609 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 55,956 miles

Front windscreen stone chip in nearside 30mm in size

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

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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B27 ORA is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 B27 ORA, 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 B27 ORA registered?

B27 ORA is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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