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BL52 GPF

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,550 mi
Last recorded113,550 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 GPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 113,550 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 107,500 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 103,756 miles

front tyre inner edges worn

Fail 27 Feb 2017 103,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 13 Feb 2016 102,100 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 93,163 miles

both front inner rear lower arm bushes poor condition

engine managment light on

front and rear coil springs slight corroded

o/s front antiroll bar link dust covers poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2014 85,603 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F OTUER SILLS Damaged But Not Weakend

Pass 24 Jan 2013 83,091 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 83,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2010 76,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 66,727 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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BL52 GPF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL52 GPF, 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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BL52 GPF is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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The MOT history for BL52 GPF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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