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BU02 RCZ

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,243 mi
Last recorded156,243 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 RCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 156,243 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 154,958 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 153,644 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 150,062 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 146,356 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 131,705 miles

both h/light outputs slightly poor

front pads slightly low

front tyres slightly low

o/s/r beam bush slightly worn

rear discs slightly corroded

slight binding on n/s/r brake

slight knock on o/s/r suspension

Fail 14 May 2012 131,705 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both h/light outputs slightly poor

front pads slightly low

front tyres slightly low

o/s/r beam bush slightly worn

rear discs slightly corroded

slight binding on n/s/r brake

Pass 15 May 2011 119,100 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 119,099 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 115,358 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear number plate deteriorated,though still legible.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 115,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear number plate deteriorated,though still legible.

Pass 29 May 2009 109,243 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 100,858 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 94,582 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 88,126 miles

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

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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BU02 RCZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU02 RCZ, 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 BU02 RCZ registered?

BU02 RCZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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