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AP51 AEG

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,659 mi
Last recorded109,659 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 AEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 109,659 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 109,658 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 104,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 104,103 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 101,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Rear brake pipe to hose slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sticker more than 40mm in n/s swept area of windscreen removed

Fail 9 Aug 2018 101,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

play in both front suspension top mounts

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 100,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 96,358 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,173 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,888 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front outer cv boots have slight grease around large clip

Pass 14 Aug 2013 91,574 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 90,964 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 90,932 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,946 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 79,391 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 71,609 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 65,321 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 58,309 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 50,851 miles

front brake pads seem to big for brake discs but all work ok and brake efficiencys are ok to.

Fail 12 Sep 2006 50,851 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads seem to big for brake discs but all work ok and brake efficiencys are ok to.

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 AEG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP51 AEG, 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 AEG registered?

AP51 AEG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is AP51 AEG safe to buy?

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