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HJ02 XAU

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,700 mi
Last recorded137,700 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 XAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 137,700 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Mar 2014

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front brake dics are worn

Fail 12 Mar 2014

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front brake dics are worn

Fail 10 Mar 2014 136,390 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 129,437 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 129,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 120,775 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 120,745 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 111,174 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 99,001 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 84,718 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 72,353 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 72,351 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 60,100 miles

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

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

SLIGHT BODY DAMAGE ON NEARSIDE REAR ARCH.

SMALL STONE CHIP IN NEARSIDE OF SCREEN.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 60,100 miles

SLIGHT BODY DAMAGE ON NEARSIDE REAR ARCH.

SMALL STONE CHIP IN NEARSIDE OF SCREEN.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 58,849 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 42,428 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 42,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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HJ02 XAU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HJ02 XAU, 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 HJ02 XAU registered?

HJ02 XAU is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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