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RE02 RKV

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,254 mi
Last recorded103,254 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 RKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2016 103,254 miles

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

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 12 Nov 2015 98,744 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 90,546 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r outer poss lamp not working.

rear brake pads low.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 90,546 miles

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

o/s/r outer poss lamp not working.

rear brake pads low.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 82,173 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 25 Feb 2013 79,343 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 79,343 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 75,062 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

rear nearside tyre slight deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2012 75,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear nearside tyre slight deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front nearside and offside brake disc slight worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 65,127 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 60,408 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 54,093 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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RE02 RKV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE02 RKV, 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 RE02 RKV registered?

RE02 RKV is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is RE02 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE02 RKV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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