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BT02 VVN

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,261 mi
Last recorded151,261 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 VVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 151,261 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 151,261 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 143,520 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 132,163 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 124,923 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2012 124,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2011 124,517 miles

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

Rear axle bushes have slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2011 124,517 miles

Rear axle bushes have slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2010 116,974 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 116,974 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jun 2009 104,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 104,312 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 88,211 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 72,277 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 59,253 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 VVN is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

BT02 VVN is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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The MOT history for BT02 VVN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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