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BC51 KPF

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,059 mi
Last recorded232,059 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 KPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 232,059 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 227,087 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 212,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

near side rear shocker shroud detached

off side rear shocker shroud detached

off side sill slighty damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2012 194,109 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear shock absorber shrouds detached from shock absorbers

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 194,109 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear shock absorber shrouds detached from shock absorbers

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 171,541 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 171,541 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn slightly

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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BC51 KPF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BC51 KPF, 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 BC51 KPF registered?

BC51 KPF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is BC51 KPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC51 KPF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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