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CA52 NNJ

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,755 mi
Last recorded135,755 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 NNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2016 135,755 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Advise engine covers fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged advise replacement (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge & showing signs of age sidewalls cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 129,117 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 123,192 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 123,192 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 116,973 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 109,084 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 107,174 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 98,120 miles

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

slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 19 Dec 2009 89,561 miles

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 steering rack on offside

Pass 6 Dec 2008 75,720 miles

front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Pass 8 Dec 2007 62,972 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 49,866 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 38,153 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 38,125 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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CA52 NNJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CA52 NNJ, 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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CA52 NNJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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