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AD02 FOA

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

157,353 mi
Last recorded157,353 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 157,353 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 157,197 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 150,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 142,968 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)

orange oil light is on

Fail 3 May 2016 142,782 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

orange oil light is on

Pass 5 May 2015 131,882 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

orange oil warning light is on

Fail 4 May 2015 131,882 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

orange oil warning light is on

Pass 20 May 2014 120,980 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 120,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 111,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2013 111,826 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2012 104,200 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

airbag light on

belt tensioner worn

front discs corroded

oil level low

Fail 16 May 2012 104,199 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

airbag light on

belt tensioner worn

front discs corroded

oil level low

Pass 6 May 2011 95,932 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 95,932 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light illuminated on dash

engine oil level low

Pass 20 May 2010 87,115 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 87,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2009 77,800 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 May 2009 77,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 68,649 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 68,649 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 62,255 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 62,255 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 51,397 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 51,397 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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AD02 FOA is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 AD02 FOA, 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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AD02 FOA is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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The MOT history for AD02 FOA shows 25 tests with a 52% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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