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BL51 GNV

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,477 mi
Last recorded166,477 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 GNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 166,477 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2015 166,477 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 156,731 miles

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

time of test offside front wheel arch slight corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2014 156,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

time of test offside front wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 31 May 2014 152,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all arches corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f arch covered in duct tape

Pass 15 May 2013 144,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 130,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wing has bubbles of corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2010 107,067 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 107,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2009 91,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 May 2009 91,195 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 72,323 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 63,756 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 50,103 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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BL51 GNV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 BL51 GNV, 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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BL51 GNV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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