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BF02 NPG

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,822 mi
Last recorded143,822 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 NPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 143,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 137,274 miles

Offside Front knock noise when drive on test run

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 137,274 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamps corroded away x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front knock noise when drive on test run

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 130,270 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm bush (2.4.F.3)

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

interior mirror missing (left hand mirror fitted)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 130,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm bush (2.4.F.3)

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

interior mirror missing (left hand mirror fitted)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 122,184 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 121,965 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 114,748 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)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 114,748 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 26 Aug 2014 107,671 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 99,954 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 99,954 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 89,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 81,581 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 75,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre mishaped.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 70,102 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 70,102 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 64,344 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

n/s/r seat cannot be fully checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2007 56,228 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 56,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 48,647 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 NPG is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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