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AO51 FFP

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,041 mi
Last recorded179,041 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 179,041 miles

Screen damage.

Clutch release bearing is noisey.

Nearside door mirror glass is cracked.

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Slight bend in offside track rod, not considered excessive at present.

Slight knock in rack.

Slight play in offside wheel bearing.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 179,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both door mirror covers are loose

centre exhaust bracket is broken, the system is not insecure

clutch release bearing is noisy

nearisde rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

nearside door mirror glass is cracked

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is distorted

rear subframe bushs are slightly deteriorated

screen damage

slight bend in offside track rod, not considered excessive at present

slight knock in rack

slight play in offside wheel bearing

suggest tracking is checked due to abnormal tyre wear and bend in track rod

Fail 15 Jun 2012 160,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 160,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 148,154 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 136,330 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 136,319 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 136,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Tread Edges. Offside Front Outer CV Gaiter Seeping Grease.

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

Nearside Front Inner & Outer Wings Damaged, Front Bumper Damaged, Wing Mirror Shrouds Damaged, Offside Doors Scratched.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil Leak @ Turbo Area.

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 116,667 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 92,230 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 92,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2006 85,020 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Inner edges of both n/s/r and o/s/r tyre tread surface mishaped.

Inner front anti roll bar mounts to subframe worn.

Inner front brake pads worn to 3 > 4mm.Advise replacement.

Inner rear brake pads worn to 4 > 5mm.

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres worn near to minimum limits.Advise replacement.

N/S/R tyre cut on outer sidewall.

O/S/F outer CV boot poor condition.Advise replacement.

O/S/F wishbone-rear bush peeling at bonding.

Rear brake discs worn.

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

Windscreen washer fluid level low.

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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AO51 FFP is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AO51 FFP, 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 AO51 FFP registered?

AO51 FFP is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is AO51 FFP safe to buy?

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