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CU52 ABX

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

384,987 mi
Last recorded384,987 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 ABX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 384,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

water leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 384,987 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

water leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 379,988 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 371,088 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 371,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 363,996 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 363,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 354,686 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 354,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front brake balance

Pass 6 Sep 2010 345,082 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 345,060 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 337,869 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 337,869 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 3,326 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 3,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 28,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 28,193 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006

steering rack play n/s o/s

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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CU52 ABX is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CU52 ABX, 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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CU52 ABX is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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