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BL51 HKF

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

248,292 mi
Last recorded248,292 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 HKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 248,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords difficult to determine depth (wet tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords difficult to determine depth (wet tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake efficiency only just met requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspect diesel leak

Fail 3 Aug 2021 248,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch/wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Nsf steering rack arm ball joint excessivly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S and O/S fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear boot cannot be opened from outside

Pass 7 Oct 2019 241,079 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 241,079 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 226,904 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 226,904 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both due to fogging (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 208,208 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 208,208 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 189,202 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 173,030 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 173,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 156,118 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 138,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2013 138,416 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 122,478 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 122,478 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 103,257 miles

advise centre exhaust bracket broken

advise coolant leak

Pass 19 Jun 2010 97,605 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 89,198 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 81,147 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 72,304 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 72,303 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 63,557 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 HKF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HKF, 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 HKF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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