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BD02 CVO

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,488 mi
Last recorded170,488 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 CVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 170,488 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 159,771 miles

o/s rear arch rusted

Fail 10 Jan 2015 159,616 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear arch rusted

Pass 20 Jan 2014 142,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

brake pad warning light on

exhaust centre bracket broken but exhaust is still secure/supported

offside rear arch/door shut rusty/holed

unable to open boot

Fail 17 Jan 2014 142,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

exhaust centre bracket broken but exhaust is still secure/supported

offside rear arch/door shut rusty/holed

unable to open boot

Pass 22 Jan 2013 127,043 miles

o/s rack end slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2012 117,557 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 117,557 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 107,330 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 107,207 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 96,613 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 96,613 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 86,083 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 75,701 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 60,424 miles

offside front tyre low on outer edges

Fail 5 Jul 2006 60,355 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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BD02 CVO is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BD02 CVO, 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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BD02 CVO is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is BD02 CVO safe to buy?

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