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BN52 HWP

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,085 mi
Last recorded87,085 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 87,085 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 83,748 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 83,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front possible bearing seized causing spring noise

Pass 30 Nov 2015 79,224 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 79,221 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,905 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 73,892 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 69,148 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,741 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,347 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 49,541 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 42,867 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,490 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges still just legal

Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,703 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,371 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 25,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 18,521 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 HWP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HWP, 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 BN52 HWP registered?

BN52 HWP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 December 2002.

Is BN52 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 HWP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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