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CU02 CXC

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

251,265 mi
Last recorded251,265 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 CXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 251,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated - corroded (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 251,265 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working offside & nearside (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower - rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated - corroded (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 249,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear parking & foot brak in poor condition.

tyres under inflated.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 249,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear parking & foot brak in poor condition.

tyres under inflated.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 243,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 232,301 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

noise from gearbox whn depressing clutch

Fail 20 Dec 2012 232,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

noise from gearbox whn depressing clutch

Pass 15 Dec 2011 205,924 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 205,924 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 177,785 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 150,726 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 125,663 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 102,342 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 3 Jan 2007 81,039 miles

front brake imbalance high

Pass 3 Jan 2006 56,263 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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CU02 CXC is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CU02 CXC, 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 CU02 CXC registered?

CU02 CXC is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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