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AF51 CEK

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,429 mi
Last recorded150,429 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 CEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 150,429 miles

oil leak

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2016 143,296 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D buses x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit !.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 136,500 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 136,500 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 129,411 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front lower panel split

Pass 6 Mar 2013 122,031 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 122,031 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 115,278 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 110,077 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 100,687 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 100,687 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 88,082 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 88,081 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 75,426 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 65,531 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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AF51 CEK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF51 CEK, 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 AF51 CEK registered?

AF51 CEK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is AF51 CEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 CEK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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