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CE52 XAK

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,210 mi
Last recorded169,210 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 XAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 169,210 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 154,280 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020
Pass 14 Nov 2018 137,308 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 137,308 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 133,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 130,409 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2016 130,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2015 123,495 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 115,768 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 105,033 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 94,041 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 82,558 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 72,234 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 57,790 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 57,790 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 47,117 miles

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

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

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

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

cover under engine obstructing view.

Fail 16 Oct 2006 38,865 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,865 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 27,758 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 XAK is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE52 XAK, 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 XAK registered?

CE52 XAK is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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