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AD02 LCP

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

210,263 mi
Last recorded210,263 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 210,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 MM (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 15 Mar 2017 210,260 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s main at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 MM (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r tyre under inflated and starting to crack

Pass 18 Mar 2016 205,758 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2016 205,758 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2015 200,868 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Mar 2015 200,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2014 196,994 miles

nearside wiper poor performance

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside mirror damaged and incomplete

Fail 27 Feb 2014 196,994 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside wiper poor performance

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside mirror damaged and incomplete

Pass 22 Mar 2013 192,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside rear door lock faulty

Pass 31 Oct 2011 178,574 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear door fails to open

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 158,748 miles

off side rear door fails to open

Fail 6 Oct 2010 158,746 miles

Offside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

off side rear door fails to open

Pass 22 Sep 2009 141,260 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 141,259 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 124,973 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 100,355 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 76,813 miles

LOWER ENGINE BAY HAS A PLASTIC TRIM FITTED .UNABLE TO INSPECT FULLY

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 LCP is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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