2002 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · FH02 WFR

The 2002 Volkswagen Bora passed its most recent MOT on 2 December 2025 at 183,802 miles with no defects recorded, giving it a current roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the test history reveals a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by quick passes with no defects logged, which points to administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than escalating mechanical decay. Recorded mileage rose from 164,071 miles at the 13 November 2023 test to 173,983 miles by 8 November 2024, then to 183,802 miles by December 2025. That equates to roughly 9,900 miles in year one and 9,800 in year two, slightly above the lifetime average of 7,658 miles per year but consistent with typical Bora use. The DVSA entries are sparse and clean between passes, with no advisories or worn consumables ever flagged across the five tests on file. The two failures on 30 October 2024 at 173,979 miles and 18 November 2025 at 183,796 miles both show no defects recorded, meaning the car was presented again days later and cleared. This suggests the previous owner addressed minor non-mechanical items or used a different tester, not that structural or brake faults were repaired. A buyer should still verify suspension bushes, coil springs, brake disc condition, and underbody corrosion in person, as a 24-year-old car at 183,802 miles will likely show age-related wear the MOT simply never listed. Given the absent advisories, the record implies basic statutory upkeep was maintained but offers no insight into consumable life or hidden rust. Inspect exhaust emissions, binding calipers, and subframe integrity before purchase, since the clean sheets provide no assurance those components are sound beyond the test day.