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CU02 LPC

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

162,792 mi
Last recorded162,792 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 LPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 162,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 162,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 156,553 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 17 Feb 2022 153,294 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 152,211 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 20 Feb 2020 151,274 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 20 Feb 2019 149,761 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 149,760 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 21 Feb 2018 147,010 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 144,755 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 11 Feb 2016 141,565 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 137,026 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 133,095 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 124,112 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 116,974 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 110,275 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 101,074 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 88,359 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 74,369 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 59,101 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 47,097 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LPC is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LPC, 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 LPC registered?

CU02 LPC is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is CU02 LPC safe to buy?

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