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AD02 KZR

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,046 mi
Last recorded167,046 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 KZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 167,046 miles

general corrosion on rear axle

slight corrosion on both front suspension arms

Fail 11 Jul 2025 167,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion on rear axle

slight corrosion on both front suspension arms

Pass 11 Jul 2024 163,095 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 163,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 159,163 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 154,459 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Jul 2021 149,221 miles

Corrosion to front suspension component.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres below 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 146,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak round catalytic converter. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Corrosion to front suspension components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inside of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 24 Jul 2020 146,016 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear from calipers to brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable Excessive corrosion. (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear centre. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear over fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Exhaust centre clamp loose.

Near side front tyre worn inside edge. Off side front tyre cracked inside tread.

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 140,747 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both centre rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Near side front tyres slightly worn inside edge.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted.

Fail 22 Jul 2019 140,745 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both centre rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Near side front tyres slightly worn inside edge.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 132,969 miles

Both rear brake heat shield corroded.

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded & brake pipes.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Slight corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Under tray & engine covers fitted.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 126,568 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under tray & engine covers fitted.

Fail 26 Jul 2017 126,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear. (4.1.E.1)

Under tray & engine covers fitted.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 120,157 miles

Condensation in n/s side repeater.

Corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

Crackling to tread of all tyres.

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 112,560 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Corrosion to exhaust.

Front discs back plates corroded.

N/s/f & O/s/r wheel trims missing.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 112,560 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play inner track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

Corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Corrosion to exhaust.

Front discs back plates corroded.

N/s/f & O/s/r wheel trims missing.

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Slight wear to inside edge of front tyres.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 107,081 miles

Corrosion to exhaust.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Some corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 99,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front valance missing.

Front wipers deteriorated.

N/s wing mirror casing loose.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Some corrosion to exhaust.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 99,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front valance missing.

N/s wing mirror casing loose.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Some corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 91,893 miles

Corrosion/deterioration to exhaust system.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight leak n/s steering rack.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 91,893 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Corrosion/deterioration to exhaust system.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight leak n/s steering rack.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 83,943 miles

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

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Cracks appearing between treads of both front tyres

Deterioration to rear axle bushes

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 83,943 miles

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Cracks appearing between treads of both front tyres

Deterioration to rear axle bushes

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 75,216 miles

Exhaust corroded & slight leak.

Slight play/deterioration to rear axle bushes.

Slight wear to outer edges of o/s/r tyre.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 65,670 miles

Slight misting of oil around steering rack.

Slight wear to outside edges of front tyres

Some corrosion to brake hose ferrules.

Under tray damaged.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 65,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight misting of oil around steering rack.

Slight wear to outside edges of front tyres

Some corrosion to brake hose ferrules.

Under tray damaged.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 56,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to undertray.

Slight wear to outer edges of front tyres.

Some corrosion to brake hose ferrules & pipes unions.

Tax disc within swept zone.

Fail 16 Jul 2008 56,760 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to undertray.

Slight wear to outer edges of front tyres.

Some corrosion to brake hose ferrules & pipes unions.

Tax disc within swept zone.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 45,202 miles

Slight damage to undertray.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 45,202 miles

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

Corrosion to inner faces of front discs.

Front pads low.

Slight damage to undertray.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 36,547 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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AD02 KZR is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KZR, 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 KZR is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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