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BL51 XXS

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

163,037 mi
Last recorded163,037 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 XXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 163,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 156,356 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres inner edge wearing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 156,356 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres inner edge wearing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 154,518 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 143,003 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 132,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2013 123,113 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 116,539 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 106,806 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 94,156 miles

both front wishbone bushed cracked

both rear tyres near on on the legal limit

Pass 23 Dec 2008 83,043 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre slight cracking to inner wall

slight wear to anti roll bar bushes

Pass 10 Dec 2007 70,027 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 58,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 46,320 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 XXS is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 BL51 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

BL51 XXS is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is BL51 XXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL51 XXS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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