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BF02 NUJ

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,665 mi
Last recorded117,665 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 NUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 117,665 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 117,663 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 113,626 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 113,617 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 110,151 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 110,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 105,867 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 99,346 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING SLIGHTLY

FRONT BRAKE PADS NEW

NSF WHEEL STEEL.....OTHERS ALLOYS!

REAR NUMBER PLATE DIMINISHING

SLIGHT CORROSION AND LIPP TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

SUPPORT BRACKET ON EXHAUST MIDDLE BOX INSECURE(WELD BROKE)

Fail 3 May 2011 99,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING SLIGHTLY

FRONT BRAKE PADS NEW

NSF WHEEL STEEL.....OTHERS ALLOYS!

REAR NUMBER PLATE DIMINISHING

SLIGHT CORROSION AND LIPP TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

SUPPORT BRACKET ON EXHAUST MIDDLE BOX INSECURE(WELD BROKE)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 93,022 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 12 Feb 2009 88,889 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 85,012 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT FADING

Pass 9 Feb 2007 80,325 miles

adv rear number plate discoloured

Pass 3 Feb 2006 75,396 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 NUJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NUJ, 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 BF02 NUJ registered?

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

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