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BG52 OLC

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,008 mi
Last recorded147,008 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 OLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 147,008 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge-both ront c.v boots covered in grease but no visible leaks-front+rear coil springs corroded-both front suspension top mounts have slight lift-o/s/r tyre slightly deflated-rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 141,062 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 141,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 134,507 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 124,720 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 121,282 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 121,282 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 103,428 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 95,437 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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BG52 OLC is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BG52 OLC, 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 BG52 OLC registered?

BG52 OLC is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is BG52 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 OLC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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