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CK52 VDP

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

181,854 mi
Last recorded181,854 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 VDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 181,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 177,525 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 173,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 172,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 169,784 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 169,784 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced LENS (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced LENS (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 168,034 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 168,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 165,686 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 165,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Disc in very poor condition (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 160,974 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 160,974 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 154,422 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 154,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 146,315 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 146,315 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 137,368 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 137,368 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 129,618 miles

Front brake pads only touching discs 50%

Fail 28 Apr 2014 129,618 miles

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

Front brake pads only touching discs 50%

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 120,540 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 120,540 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 112,456 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 112,456 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 102,721 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 102,721 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2010 92,672 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 92,672 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 84,198 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 May 2009 84,198 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 76,649 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 68,066 miles
Fail 8 May 2006

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2006

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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CK52 VDP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 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 CK52 VDP, 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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CK52 VDP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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