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CP51 JBU

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Gold Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,426 mi
Last recorded82,426 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 JBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,426 miles

dampness around steering rack area

deterioation to both front headlights

Fail 3 Apr 2018 82,426 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

dampness around steering rack area

deterioation to both front headlights

Pass 19 Apr 2017 79,905 miles

battery has slight movement at its fixings

corrosion to underside suspension components

slight deterioration to nearside mirror glass

Fail 19 Apr 2017 79,905 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

battery has slight movement at its fixings

corrosion to underside suspension components

slight deterioration to nearside mirror glass

Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

deterioation to both headlights

Fail 20 Apr 2016 78,802 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

deterioation to both headlights

Pass 9 Apr 2014 73,898 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 73,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,751 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 70,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle pivot bushes deteriorated

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 May 2011 68,996 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 68,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 62,231 miles

1.plastic trim under wheel arches.2.rear axle bushes worn.3.off side rear tyre wall split.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 44,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 44,638 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,699 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2007 38,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 27,808 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Feb 2006 27,808 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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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CP51 JBU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Gold with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CP51 JBU, 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 CP51 JBU registered?

CP51 JBU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is CP51 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP51 JBU shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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