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AD02 ZHG

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,525 mi
Last recorded107,525 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 ZHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 107,525 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 107,525 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 96,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml light on dash

Pass 11 Jul 2015 90,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2015 90,595 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 86,534 miles

engine management warning lamp on

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear registration plate starting to deterioate

Fail 23 Jul 2014 86,534 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre section of exhaust system corroded

engine management warning lamp on

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear registration plate starting to deterioate

Pass 19 Aug 2013 83,960 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

mil light on

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside headlamp lens discoloured

rear reg plate marked

slight corrosion middle exhaust

Fail 19 Aug 2013 83,960 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

mil light on

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside headlamp lens discoloured

rear reg plate marked

slight corrosion middle exhaust

Pass 27 Jul 2012 81,893 miles

Centre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise(engine management light on )

advise(rear number plate beginning to deteriorate)

advise(slight wear & pitting on front & rear discs & pads)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 81,893 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Centre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise(engine management light on )

advise(rear number plate beginning to deteriorate)

advise(slight wear & pitting on front & rear discs & pads)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 76,506 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 76,506 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 70,625 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 64,245 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 56,253 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 50,144 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 50,143 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f b-pad wire insecure / warning light on † †emisions light on

Pass 11 Jul 2006 44,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre on limit †o/s/f tyre ware on edges

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 ZHG is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ZHG, 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 AD02 ZHG registered?

AD02 ZHG is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is AD02 ZHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 ZHG shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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