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BK52 ZZF

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

210,330 mi
Last recorded210,330 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 210,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 210,328 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 207,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 207,114 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 198,140 miles

Both headlamps need polishing as patterns are hard to see

Pass 2 Mar 2021 193,456 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 190,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear just in on handbrake

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 109,090 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear just in on handbrake

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 180,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 180,002 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 163,251 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 163,248 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 143,792 miles

Rear exhaust box supported by means of metal cable ties

Pass 22 Feb 2016 130,931 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 130,922 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front and rear brake discs rusting

Imbalance to rear brakes

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)

o/side rear brake disc scored

Pass 29 Sep 2014 124,011 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 118,946 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 109,832 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 109,832 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 100,054 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 88,176 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 77,843 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 65,468 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 52,468 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,836 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 ZZF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BK52 ZZF, 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 ZZF registered?

BK52 ZZF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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