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BK02 ZPG

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,295 mi
Last recorded103,295 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 ZPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2018 103,295 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 100,616 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brakes slight bind

Fail 24 Oct 2017 100,616 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brakes slight bind

Pass 2 Nov 2016 97,034 miles

BOTH Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre on 3mm and cracking in tread

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 97,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired String wrapped around shock absorber and caliper lever (3.5.1n)

BOTH Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre on 3mm and cracking in tread

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 91,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears and fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly corroded and rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 83,491 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,474 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 64,929 miles

Bth rear brakes are binding slightly, discs in very poor condition and pads very worn.

N/S sills bent and crushed has been jacked in the wrong place.

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 54,869 miles

Rear brake discs rusting & a good pull on lever needed to make hand brake work, pads starting to sieze ?

Pass 20 Sep 2010 52,027 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 52,027 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,728 miles

n/s/f door central locking faulty

Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,683 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 36,090 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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BK02 ZPG is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK02 ZPG, 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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BK02 ZPG is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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