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AJ51 ZVD

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,382 mi
Last recorded130,382 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ZVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 130,382 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 130,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 123,804 miles

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

emissions erratic , car emits smoke (burning oil)

eml illuminated on dash board

exhaust corroded

front sub-frame corroded

movement in front suspension bush's

rear suspension components badly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2018 123,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed by ferrule (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

emissions erratic , car emits smoke (burning oil)

eml illuminated on dash board

exhaust corroded

front sub-frame corroded

movement in front suspension bush's

rear suspension components badly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 113,667 miles

corrosion to all rear suspension

corrosion to front suspension and sub-frame

Fail 11 Apr 2017 113,667 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect plastic lenses deteriorated (no beam pattern) (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect plastic lenses deteriorated (no beam pattern) (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to all rear suspension

corrosion to front suspension and sub-frame

rear brake discs badly worn and pitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 104,369 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 104,369 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,058 miles

corrosion to all rear suspension

corrosion to front suspension/subframe

nearside and offside front brake flexi ferruls corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,143 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise strong nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge and close to limit

corrosion to front suspension arms and subframe

front top strut mount's/bearings worn

movement in nearside and offside front wishbone rear bush's

Fail 9 Apr 2014 78,143 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise strong nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge and close to limit

corrosion to front suspension arms and subframe

front top strut mount's/bearings worn

movement in nearside and offside front wishbone rear bush's

rear brake discs badly worn and pitted

Pass 18 Apr 2013 70,420 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

deterioration to front and rear brake disc's

Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,910 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 56,583 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,321 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 53,321 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,228 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,992 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 49,992 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 48,186 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 46,660 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 45,990 miles

HEADLAMP LEVELLING SWITCH IS ADRIFT AT DASHBOARD

Fail 17 Nov 2005 45,990 miles

HEADLAMP LEVELLING SWITCH IS ADRIFT AT DASHBOARD

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 ZVD is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZVD, 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 ZVD is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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