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BW02 BDE

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,404 mi
Last recorded172,404 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 BDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 172,404 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 172,404 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 166,379 miles

oil lecking from engine

Pass 7 Mar 2013 160,573 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 160,541 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust centre section hanger bracket broken away

Pass 11 Feb 2012 150,868 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 141,533 miles

both front brake discs lipped

chil seat fitted to n/s/rear adult seatbelt

engine oil leak

nearside inner CV gaiter split

Fail 24 Feb 2011 141,533 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brake discs lipped

chil seat fitted to n/s/rear adult seatbelt

engine oil leak

nearside inner CV gaiter split

Pass 18 Feb 2010 130,448 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 113,926 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 113,926 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 106,242 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 106,108 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 96,033 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BW02 BDE is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BW02 BDE, 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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BW02 BDE is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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