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AD02 PHA

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,202 mi
Last recorded187,202 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 187,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 181,785 miles

Front strut stop has some play

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 181,783 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both arms (2.2.A.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front strut stop has some play

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 175,465 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 175,465 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 168,218 miles

Engine cover fitted.

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

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

Nearside Front steering arm inner joint slight play

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Feb 2016 168,218 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine cover fitted.

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front steering arm inner joint slight play

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2015 162,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 155,958 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers front side light dim

Fail 11 Jan 2014 155,958 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers front side light dim

Pass 13 Feb 2013 143,019 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 146,469 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front steering arm has slight play in it

Pass 5 Jul 2011 140,289 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 134,450 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 128,473 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 128,473 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 124,026 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 109,821 miles

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

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

nearside front and offside front tyre wear

slight play in offside front steering

Pass 13 Jul 2006 87,853 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 87,853 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

slight play in offside front steering rack inner ball joint

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 PHA is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PHA, 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 PHA is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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