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BL51 HJO

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,352 mi
Last recorded102,352 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 HJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 102,352 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise n/s/r door wont open from inside or outside

Fail 17 Aug 2012 102,352 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise n/s/r door wont open from inside or outside

Pass 25 Aug 2011 98,108 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 98,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 93,224 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 93,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

bonnet damaged

engine light

Pass 27 Feb 2009 82,734 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 82,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 76,186 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 76,101 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise engine light on

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edge

Pass 22 Feb 2007 72,076 miles

all front and rear brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Feb 2007 72,076 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jan 2006
Fail 23 Jan 2006 66,314 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

offside rear road wheel not alloy

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 HJO is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HJO, 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 HJO is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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