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CE02 VEA

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,592 mi
Last recorded73,592 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 VEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 73,592 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 73,592 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 68,061 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 68,050 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2014 51,229 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 51,225 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,225 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,287 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 43,279 miles

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

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

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 38,537 miles

nsr and osr tyre sidewalls badly cracked.

Fail 16 Apr 2011 38,537 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nsr and osr tyre sidewalls badly cracked.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,265 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nsr tyre cracking badly

osr tyre cracking badly

Fail 15 Apr 2010 32,263 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nsr tyre cracking badly

osr tyre cracking badly

Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,036 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,113 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 24,085 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 17,299 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 VEA is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

CE02 VEA is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is CE02 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE02 VEA shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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