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BU52 OTC

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

238,893 mi
Last recorded238,893 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 OTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 238,893 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 238,893 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 236,992 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 235,349 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 235,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 232,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 232,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 230,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres are perished

Pass 25 Sep 2020 230,126 miles

All 4 tyres are perished and low in tread

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Top mount deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2019 227,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 219,803 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement.

Fail 29 Sep 2018 219,803 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement.

Pass 12 Aug 2017 215,092 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2017 215,092 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2016 202,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OSF and NSF headlamp lenses deteriorated.

OSF wiper smearing slightly.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 187,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 173,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 159,224 miles

Engine and gearbox mounts worn.

Grease residue at NSF inner CV boot

NSf and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

Oil residue at engine.

Fail 7 Sep 2013 159,157 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine and gearbox mounts worn.

Grease residue at NSF inner CV boot

NSf and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

Oil residue at engine.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 146,127 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 133,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 133,139 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 121,042 miles

Engine management light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 108,357 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre exhaust bracket deteriorated.

Engine management light on.

NSF wiper juddering slightly.

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 92,646 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine management light on.

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Fail 6 Sep 2008 92,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine management light on.

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 85,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 78,285 miles

front exhaust mountings corroded

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 OTC is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU52 OTC, 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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BU52 OTC is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is BU52 OTC safe to buy?

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