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BN52 HWM

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,750 mi
Last recorded87,750 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 HWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 87,750 miles

rear suspension coroded in general

Pass 16 Nov 2022 87,110 miles

both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2022 87,110 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 86,395 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust coroded

rear suspension in general is coroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 85,898 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust coroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 85,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust centre section bracket broken

exhaust flexi deteriated

exhaust system in general is coroded

Fail 4 Nov 2019 85,294 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust centre section bracket broken

exhaust flexi deteriated

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 83,429 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken system still secure

exhaust coroded

rear suspension in general is coroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 81,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers deteriated

both rear brake disks coroded

exhaust centre bracket system still secure

exhaust coroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 81,592 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake disks coroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers deteriated

exhaust centre bracket system still secure

exhaust coroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 79,247 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing low

exhaust system in general is coroded

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Nov 2015 76,746 miles

both front brake disks lipped

centre exhaust mount broken

exhaust flexi deteriated

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Nov 2014 74,145 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front brake disks coroded on inner face

centre exhaust mount broken but system still secure

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 2 Nov 2013 70,432 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 64,714 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 56,518 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 56,378 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Some play evident in rear axle bushes.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,660 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,697 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 34,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 28,726 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres slightly cracked still ok

Pass 27 Nov 2006 20,671 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 14,177 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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BN52 HWM is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BN52 HWM, 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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BN52 HWM is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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