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BK52 ZZS

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,553 mi
Last recorded100,553 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 ZZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,553 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 100,553 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 May 2012 85,590 miles

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

aux belt not running true pos tensioner prob

Pass 24 May 2012 85,590 miles

aux belt not running true pos tensioner prob

Pass 6 Apr 2011 73,887 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear inner brake pad appears to be wearing thin - requires wheel removal to confirm

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering reservoir insecure

front brake discs inner surfaces has slight corrosion

offside rear inner brake pad securing clip partly out of brake caliper

Fail 29 Mar 2011 73,732 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres on 3mm

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear inner brake pad appears to be wearing thin - requires wheel removal to confirm

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering reservoir insecure

front brake discs inner surfaces has slight corrosion

offside rear inner brake pad securing clip partly out of brake caliper

Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,478 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 56,165 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,305 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 49,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 49,250 miles

Age perishing both rear tyres, n/s/r low, o/s/r on limit, o/s/f low.

Slight corrosion all brake discs.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 42,981 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 35,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 34,788 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 ZZS is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZZS, 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 ZZS registered?

BK52 ZZS is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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