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AD51 VLN

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,898 mi
Last recorded146,898 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 146,898 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2016 146,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 137,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 130,703 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 130,703 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Dec 2012 124,292 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 124,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 115,813 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 107,224 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 98,506 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 98,506 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 83,101 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 68,563 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 56,820 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 45,245 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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AD51 VLN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 99,879 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD51 VLN, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD51 VLN registered?

AD51 VLN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AD51 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 VLN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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