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BF02 NTN

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,774 mi
Last recorded118,774 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 118,774 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 118,761 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 108,286 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 108,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ins (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 100,621 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 100,621 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 92,832 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,009 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 80,570 miles

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

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

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

ofside rear tyre cracking

poor condition of front and middle part of exhaust sytstem

poor condition of front brake disc's

poor condition of rear brake disc's

Pass 14 Feb 2014 70,283 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2013 59,477 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 58,475 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 57,890 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,553 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 54,843 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,821 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 NTN is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,600cc 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 BF02 NTN, 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 NTN is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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