MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,056 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mouting (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nail in o/s/r tyre and outer wall has a small cut
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
high level stop light inop
wiper operation slow.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
high level stop light inop
wiper operation slow.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
both front tyre tread depths low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
bumper insecure
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AE51 CFV is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 AE51 CFV, 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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AE51 CFV is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 September 2001.
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