MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear tyres worn on outer edges
Oil leak ()
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box hanger broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe catalyst (7.1.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s front outer (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front lower (2.4.G.2)
o/s & n/s headlamp lenses deteriorated
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front discs slightly worn & lipped
N/S & O/S rear tyres slightly worn on outer edges
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front discs slightly worn & lipped
N/S & O/S rear tyres slightly worn on outer edges
Front discs slightly worn and lipped
N/S & o/S front wiper blades slight perishing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CU52 EAP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 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 CU52 EAP, 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 EAP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2002.
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