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CU02 RCY

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,486 mi
Last recorded97,486 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 RCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 97,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 95,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 92,657 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads. (3.5.1g)

inner cv gaiter leak.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 88,803 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,532 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 84,310 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 84,290 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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front 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)

EML Light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,753 miles

EML light

Fail 13 Jun 2012 75,751 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

EML light

Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,392 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,638 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 65,519 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 55,061 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 55,061 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,204 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 46,204 miles

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

Both front tyres worn low perished and cracked †Rear number plate fading and worn †Windscreen stonechipped †Alloy rims damaged †Exhaust system corroded

Brake fluid level low †Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Off side rear tyre punctured on inner sidewall †Off side front tyre run flat

Pass 10 Apr 2006 36,181 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 RCY is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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