MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
front brake discs worn
gear box oil leak
rear coil springs rusty
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
205/55 x 16
Nearside mirror glass broken
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f top mount has some play
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front disc lipped
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
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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