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CN51 XGD

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,253 mi
Last recorded120,253 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 XGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 120,253 miles

Central exhaust support bracket broken at time of testing ,Exhaust system fully supported

Engine management light illuminated at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 120,253 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central exhaust support bracket broken at time of testing ,Exhaust system fully supported

Engine management light illuminated at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 105,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 105,255 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 89,428 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 73,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 73,306 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 68,504 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 68,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 49,566 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 41,455 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 41,455 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 28,305 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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CN51 XGD is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CN51 XGD, 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 CN51 XGD registered?

CN51 XGD is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is CN51 XGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN51 XGD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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