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BU52 OLX

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

183,040 mi
Last recorded183,040 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 OLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2021 183,040 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 175,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective corrosion setting in to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Nov 2019 168,886 miles

Coil spring corroded various (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion setting into exhaust system

covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Dec 2018 159,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 155,740 miles

Covers obscuring some components

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2016 144,342 miles

covers obscuring some components

Pass 17 Oct 2015 134,234 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 126,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 30 Sep 2014 126,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 16 Oct 2013 121,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 112,513 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 97,421 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

slight play in front suspension bushes

Pass 5 Oct 2010 66,636 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,809 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,885 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,504 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 26,233 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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BU52 OLX is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BU52 OLX, 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 BU52 OLX registered?

BU52 OLX is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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