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AM51 UCN

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,289 mi
Last recorded167,289 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 UCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 167,289 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 164,439 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides bushes strongly advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2016 155,281 miles

o/s/f wing holed and corroded taped over ok at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2015 136,458 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 133,092 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 129,049 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 129,047 miles

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 124,959 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 124,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 115,734 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 105,585 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 96,959 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)

Replace a.s.a.p.Advise tracking.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 81,456 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 81,456 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner edge,1.6mm,advise tyre pressure and tracking check

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Nov 2007 73,063 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)

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

both rear axle bushes showing signs of wear

off side rear tyre cracking in tread area

Fail 6 Nov 2006 62,714 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear and osf brake discs inner surfaces corroding

engine under shield fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2006 62,714 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear and osf brake discs inner surfaces corroding

engine under shield fitted

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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AM51 UCN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AM51 UCN, 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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AM51 UCN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is AM51 UCN safe to buy?

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