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AJ51 ZTR

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,355 mi
Last recorded165,355 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ZTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 165,355 miles

wear detected in offside front steering rack end joint

Fail 30 Apr 2012 165,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

wear detected in offside front steering rack end joint

Fail 8 May 2011 154,467 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2011 154,467 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 140,135 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 140,090 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 126,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 22 Apr 2009 126,593 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 29 Apr 2008 104,368 miles

rear number deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2007 78,951 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 65,414 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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AJ51 ZTR is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ51 ZTR, 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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AJ51 ZTR is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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