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BC51 KVF

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,516 mi
Last recorded124,516 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 KVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 124,516 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 124,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 117,711 miles

engine management light on

Pass 9 May 2017 116,096 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 116,096 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 114,956 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 114,629 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 111,351 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 109,889 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 108,688 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine undertray broken

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 3 Jan 2011 101,997 miles

large nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jan 2011 101,997 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

large nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2010 90,521 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

low engine oil

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2009 73,264 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 73,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s brake caliper pin appears cross threaded

oil leak from insecure breather pipe

Pass 1 Dec 2007 52,004 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 37,697 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 KVF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BC51 KVF, 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 KVF registered?

BC51 KVF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is BC51 KVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC51 KVF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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