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BF02 NUV

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,422 mi
Last recorded141,422 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 NUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 141,422 miles

both front tyres perished

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and perished

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 135,087 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 135,084 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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 Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2014 125,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside ascreen wiper blade ineffective

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 125,091 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside ascreen wiper blade ineffective

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 115,047 miles

Airbag warning lamp indicates a fault

Front and rear suspension modified

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2013 115,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Airbag warning lamp indicates a fault

Front and rear suspension modified

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 110,311 miles

Lift in both top suspension mountings

Slight bind on front and rear nearside brakes

Fail 25 Jan 2012 110,308 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Lift in both top suspension mountings

Nearside front abs sensor bolt missing

Slight bind on front and rear nearside brakes

Pass 21 Sep 2010 99,604 miles

1 of 3 ball joint bolts missing.

front discs lipped

Pass 4 Sep 2009 91,131 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 91,131 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 82,000 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 82,000 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 71,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 71,241 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 54,944 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 NUV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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