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BP02 HFS

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,500 mi
Last recorded190,500 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 HFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 190,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre shows age related marks

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 190,498 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre shows age related marks

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 183,501 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 169,752 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 157,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 144,229 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 135,106 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 135,091 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 126,808 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 120,502 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2008 110,172 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2008 110,172 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 101,954 miles

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

offside headlamp hieght adjuster faulty

Fail 26 Feb 2007 101,954 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 88,891 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 88,891 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BP02 HFS is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BP02 HFS, 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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BP02 HFS is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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