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B28 ORA

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,081 mi
Last recorded96,081 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 ORA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 96,081 miles

sills are slightly dented

Fail 23 Jan 2026 96,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

sills are slightly dented

Pass 19 Nov 2024 93,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 89,676 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 86,260 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 86,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 82,360 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights barely give beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper suspension strut mount has play

Fail 2 Dec 2020 82,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster missing(screw in hole) (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights barely give beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper suspension strut mount has play

Pass 14 Oct 2019 78,452 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 73,459 miles

rear brake pipes corroded!

slight rear exhaust leak

Pass 18 Oct 2017 68,238 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 66,409 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 66,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 63,791 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 59,635 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 59,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,292 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,993 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 51,503 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 45,109 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

windows tinted

Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,360 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,522 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,967 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,618 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 20,037 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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B28 ORA is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B28 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 B28 ORA registered?

B28 ORA is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is B28 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B28 ORA shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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