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AP51 AEB

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,107 mi
Last recorded147,107 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 AEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 147,107 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust sleeve bolt heavily corroded

engine light on

n/s/r tyre perrished and deep cut in tread (strong advise)

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 14 Jun 2014 147,105 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust sleeve bolt heavily corroded

engine light on

n/s/r tyre perrished and deep cut in tread (strong advise)

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 14 Jun 2013 143,775 miles

front brake discs worn

gear box oil leak

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 14 Jun 2013 97,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

gear box oil leak

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2012 139,606 miles

205/55 x 16

Nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 13 Jun 2012 139,606 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

205/55 x 16

Nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 15 Jun 2011 134,395 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

n/s/f top mount has some play

Pass 15 Jun 2011 134,395 miles

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

n/s/f top mount has some play

Pass 31 Mar 2011 132,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front disc lipped

Fail 31 Mar 2011 132,670 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front disc lipped

Fail 13 Apr 2010 126,155 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 126,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 118,375 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 118,362 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 111,938 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 97,986 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 88,251 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 70,981 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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AP51 AEB is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AP51 AEB, 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 AP51 AEB registered?

AP51 AEB is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AP51 AEB safe to buy?

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