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CF02 WXU

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,401 mi
Last recorded180,401 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 WXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 180,401 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 160,685 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 144,614 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 144,614 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 144,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 132,489 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2013 132,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2012 121,236 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 112,373 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 18 May 2011 112,373 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 8 Jun 2010 98,137 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2010 97,381 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 75,028 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 74,754 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 46,167 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked,but not effecting view to rear.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,906 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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CF02 WXU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CF02 WXU, 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 CF02 WXU registered?

CF02 WXU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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