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BT02 NCE

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,488 mi
Last recorded128,488 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 NCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 128,488 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 125,293 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 125,291 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 111,006 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 111,006 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 98,211 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 92,963 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 92,963 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 87,688 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 87,640 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 72,611 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 72,609 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 63,963 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 63,963 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 53,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,354 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 NCE is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NCE, 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 NCE registered?

BT02 NCE is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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