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BW51 KWX

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,286 mi
Last recorded112,286 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 KWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 112,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 112,286 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 104,993 miles

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

front exhaust pipe corroded & weak

rear exhaust mounting corroded & weak

Pass 14 Sep 2017 97,737 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 97,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 87,087 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,387 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 78,387 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 75,282 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 72,647 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 68,880 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 62,451 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 56,345 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 50,561 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 44,215 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 44,185 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 37,254 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 28,586 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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BW51 KWX is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BW51 KWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW51 KWX?

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What year was BW51 KWX registered?

BW51 KWX is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 February 2002.

Is BW51 KWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW51 KWX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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