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BL02 FVS

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,801 mi
Last recorded96,801 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 FVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 96,801 miles

Brake pipes slight surface corrossion

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 96,533 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Brake pipes slight surface corrossion

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 91,794 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 13 May 2014 91,794 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 87,131 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 80,626 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 73,196 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 69,459 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 65,737 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,737 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 59,388 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 57,037 miles

exhaust middle and rear corroded

surface corrotion on brake discs

Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2005 29,443 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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BL02 FVS 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 78.6%.

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 BL02 FVS, 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 BL02 FVS registered?

BL02 FVS is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 August 2002.

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