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BK52 NPO

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,533 mi
Last recorded88,533 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 NPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 88,533 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 88,442 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,574 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes all greased

o/s/r alloy has slight buckle

slightly damp round fuel tank

Fail 8 Oct 2013 77,574 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes all greased

o/s/r alloy has slight buckle

slightly damp round fuel tank

Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,605 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f mirror slightly damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2011 72,050 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f mirror slightly damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2010 63,835 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 55,048 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f brake flexi hose small cut but not through to cord

Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,627 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,339 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,657 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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BK52 NPO is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BK52 NPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK52 NPO registered?

BK52 NPO is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BK52 NPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 NPO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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