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CE02 KYW

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

162,634 mi
Last recorded162,634 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 KYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2014 162,634 miles

Brake pedal travel is very long suggesting adjustment or repair required.

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

The engine management light indicates there is a fault.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 162,634 miles

Brake pedal travel is very long suggesting adjustment or repair required.

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

The engine management light indicates there is a fault.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 150,657 miles

Coolant leak

EML warning lamp is lit

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to parts of bodywork, no sharp edges present at time of test

door open warning lamp is lit

slight imbalance to front brakes = 17%

slight imbalance to rear brakes = 16%

Fail 14 Aug 2013 150,657 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak

EML warning lamp is lit

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to parts of bodywork, no sharp edges present at time of test

door open warning lamp is lit

slight imbalance to front brakes = 17%

slight imbalance to rear brakes = 16%

Pass 9 Aug 2012 140,457 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eng.malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 9 Aug 2012 140,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

eng.malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Aug 2011 129,488 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Fail 19 Aug 2011 129,488 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 7 Aug 2010 118,460 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 118,460 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 28 Jul 2009 103,015 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 28 Jul 2009 103,015 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

engine light on

handbrake high

Pass 26 Aug 2008 89,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 72,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2007 72,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 60,928 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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CE02 KYW is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CE02 KYW, 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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CE02 KYW is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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