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CP02 MDY

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,235 mi
Last recorded143,235 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 MDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 143,235 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 134,614 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 134,614 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 128,758 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 123,687 miles

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

Oil leak

chips to windscreen

front exhaust mount snapped

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 18 Mar 2014 123,687 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Oil leak

chips to windscreen

front exhaust mount snapped

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 8 Mar 2013 114,066 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 106,273 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 94,015 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 94,015 miles

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

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 83,322 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 83,322 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 71,224 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 60,628 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 49,945 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 42,906 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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CP02 MDY 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 75%.

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 CP02 MDY, 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 CP02 MDY registered?

CP02 MDY is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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