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CU02 ENL

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

195,373 mi
Last recorded195,373 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 195,373 miles

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

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

Offside Rear ADVISE O/S/R TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING DUE TO AGE OF TYRE (2010 )

Pass 3 Jun 2016 190,914 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover lose

Offside Rear tyre out of shape 205/55/16

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

all exhaust heavily corroded

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 190,914 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both below limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover lose

Offside Rear tyre out of shape 205/55/16

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

all exhaust heavily corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 176,619 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 176,619 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 164,002 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear discs rusty

Fail 13 Jun 2013 164,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear discs rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2012 149,758 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 137,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 26 Apr 2011 137,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 19 May 2010 119,981 miles

rear discs rusty on edges

Fail 19 May 2010 119,981 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear discs rusty on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2009 107,988 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 107,988 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 96,146 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 96,146 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 84,125 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 66,454 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 ENL is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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