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CN52 DOU

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

115,322 mi
Last recorded115,322 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 DOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 115,322 miles

Nearside front steering arm inner joint play

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing thin also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower engine stabiliser mount worn

Pass 12 Sep 2024 110,961 miles

Nearside front steering arm inner joint play

Nearside front suspension top mount play

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 110,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front steering arm inner joint play

Nearside front suspension top mount play

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 106,472 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear axle bushes wearing and weak

Fail 14 Sep 2023 106,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear axle bushes wearing and weak

nearside rear tyre offshape inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2022 102,531 miles

nearside front shock leaking

various body damage

Fail 27 Sep 2022 102,531 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

** nearside front tyre worn on outer edge **

nearside front shock leaking

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

various body damage

Pass 30 Sep 2021 98,637 miles

front reg plate damage

offside front lower arm bush worn and ball joint gaiter deteriorated

offside front shock absorber leaking

oil leak

play in steering system felt at steering wheel

Pass 7 Sep 2020 95,027 miles

** front reg plate damage **

** nearside front tyre worn **

both front lower arm bushes worn

nearside reg plate light not working

offside front shock absorber leaking

play in steering component felt at steering wheel

various body damage

Pass 20 Sep 2019 91,745 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 91,743 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 87,565 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 87,564 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 83,630 miles

*** Both front headlamps hazy ***

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2016 75,615 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 75,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 69,536 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 62,825 miles

both front headlamp lens deteriorating reducing beam output

both front lower arm bushes deteriorating

front exhaust downpipe flexy deteriorating

offside front shock absorber slight leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,012 miles

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

both front head lamp faded

Fail 29 Dec 2012 55,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 55,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 47,629 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 43,265 miles

Engine management light on dash illuminated.

Pass 5 Dec 2009 37,024 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 26,002 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 24,920 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 19,705 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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CN52 DOU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CN52 DOU, 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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CN52 DOU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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