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A2 ETK

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,286 mi
Last recorded110,286 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 ETK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 110,286 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 98,067 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil Residue Engine Area

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 91,764 miles

power steering pump noisy on full lock

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 88,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter areas (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside ON LIMIT NOW (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT NOW worn more than offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer hanger broken

oil leak engine areas

Pass 7 Sep 2017 81,357 miles

Front headlamps deteriorating nearside and offside

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear nearside and offside tyres cracking and perishing

oil leak engine area

Pass 20 Sep 2016 77,560 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

belt / pulley noise from engine areas

engine oil leak

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2015 72,341 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 65,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front outer pad is worn more that the other front brake pads

oil leak from engine area's

Pass 17 Sep 2014 65,295 miles

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

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

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

offside front outer pad is worn more that the other front brake pads

oil leak from engine area's

Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,770 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,326 miles

service light on

Fail 6 Sep 2012 41,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

service light on

Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,014 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 30,647 miles

offside door mirror cracked but still provides adequate view to rear

Pass 17 Jun 2009 22,956 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2009 22,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2008 19,195 miles

all four tyres have slight perishing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 16,573 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 14,173 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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A2 ETK is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A2 ETK, 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 A2 ETK registered?

A2 ETK is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 June 2002.

Is A2 ETK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 ETK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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