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BF02 NLL

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,861 mi
Last recorded105,861 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 NLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,861 miles

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

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside rear parking brake efficiency low

rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2017 101,215 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 95,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not inspected -child seat fitted

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 92,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 86,091 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded

front exhaust mounting worn

nearside and offside front headlights deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2013 79,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,591 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear discs corroded

wishbone rear bush splitting

Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,800 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs pitted on inner face

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2010 60,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,889 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 47,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 37,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 29,006 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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BF02 NLL is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF02 NLL, 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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BF02 NLL is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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