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CE02 LFY

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

198,984 mi
Last recorded198,984 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 LFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 198,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2018 198,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2017 177,054 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 162,510 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 151,647 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle beam (2.4.G.2)

windscreen damage inside and outside swept area, not affecting view of the road

Fail 8 Sep 2015 151,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe CAT (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

exhaust rear box hanger broken

windscreen damage inside and outside swept area, not affecting view of the road

Pass 10 Sep 2014 138,208 miles

window screen damaged nearside

Fail 10 Sep 2014 138,208 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 123,030 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 123,030 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 109,120 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 109,120 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 94,465 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 94,465 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 1 May 2010 84,366 miles

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

front brakes slightly uneven

Fail 1 May 2010 84,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brakes slightly uneven

Pass 28 Apr 2009 76,171 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 76,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 66,675 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 56,998 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 49,649 miles

offside rear tyre has runflat damage to sidewall

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 LFY is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LFY, 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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What year was CE02 LFY registered?

CE02 LFY is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 April 2002.

Is CE02 LFY safe to buy?

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