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BK52 EFV

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,692 mi
Last recorded148,692 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 EFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 148,692 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 143,056 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 136,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 125,451 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 125,396 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 121,052 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 121,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 118,100 miles

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

slight play offside inner track rod end

Fail 20 Dec 2013 115,512 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering rack end on offside

Pass 20 Dec 2013 115,512 miles

slight play in steering rack end on offside

Pass 19 Dec 2012 111,060 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 106,537 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 101,278 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 95,694 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN OFFSIDE RACK END

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 86,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight noise in rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 Sep 2007 80,419 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 80,419 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 71,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BK52 EFV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BK52 EFV, 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 BK52 EFV registered?

BK52 EFV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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