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BT02 NBO

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,980 mi
Last recorded141,980 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 NBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 141,980 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 133,115 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 120,210 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 120,210 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 110,818 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 110,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 99,985 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 99,985 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 10 Dec 2008 80,060 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 110,310 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 110,310 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

FRONT SUSPENSION IS NOISEY WHEN TURNING STEERING AND ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATING.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR HAS CRACKS IN AND ADVISE REPLACING.

Pass 19 May 2007 83,385 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 83,385 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BOOT LID HINGES ARE SIEZING AND REQUIRE LUBRICATION.

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PUNCTURED HAVING NAILS IN.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 May 2006 59,473 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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BT02 NBO is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BT02 NBO, 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 BT02 NBO registered?

BT02 NBO is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is BT02 NBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT02 NBO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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