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BL02 XUN

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,053 mi
Last recorded136,053 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 XUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 136,053 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 127,126 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 127,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 117,490 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush arms also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 117,460 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush arms also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 115,063 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 114,988 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle heavily corroded but not weakened

catalytic converter has been cut and welded

Pass 29 Jun 2020 113,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 110,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 2 Jul 2018 104,954 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 101,279 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 101,154 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 96,809 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 92,080 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 86,943 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 81,894 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

poor beam pattern on both front headlamps

Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,992 miles

engine undertray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2010 67,646 miles

engine undertray fitted restrciting inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2009 60,431 miles

engine undertay fitted restricting inspection

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake pads appear worn advise further inspection

Pass 2 Apr 2008 55,566 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 55,566 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 48,781 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 43,036 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 XUN is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XUN, 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 XUN registered?

BL02 XUN is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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