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CE52 FCV

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,281 mi
Last recorded176,281 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 FCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 176,281 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 169,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2015 168,715 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 164,419 miles

rear axle bushes weak

Fail 29 Dec 2014 164,419 miles

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

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

rear axle bushes weak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 148,279 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 148,277 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn low

Fail 19 Dec 2013 148,267 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

o/s/r brake binding to limit

rear axle bushes weak

Pass 21 Dec 2012 137,568 miles

o/s mirror glass broken

slight play rack

Fail 14 Dec 2012 137,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

slight play rack

Pass 21 Dec 2011 123,536 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 123,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 115,714 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 108,317 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 99,422 miles

exhaust corroded and slight exhaust leak from rear off cat

near side front shock absorber damp

oil leak

rear discs corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2008 99,313 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded and slight exhaust leak from rear off cat

near side front shock absorber damp

oil leak

rear discs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2008 91,248 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 91,248 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 93,392 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 70,609 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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CE52 FCV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CE52 FCV, 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 CE52 FCV registered?

CE52 FCV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is CE52 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE52 FCV shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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