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BL51 SXF

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,891 mi
Last recorded149,891 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 SXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2015 149,891 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 149,891 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 142,872 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 142,869 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 135,616 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 135,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 128,264 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 128,264 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 120,436 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 111,308 miles

offside door mirror glass slightly cracked

Fail 12 Dec 2009 111,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside door mirror glass slightly cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2008 104,332 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 104,279 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

engine light on

Pass 10 Dec 2007 95,443 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 88,023 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 79,826 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 SXF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SXF, 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 BL51 SXF registered?

BL51 SXF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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The MOT history for BL51 SXF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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