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AP51 AJX

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,061 mi
Last recorded163,061 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 AJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 163,061 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak engine ()

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 11 May 2018 163,061 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 12 May 2017 154,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 141,202 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 250,298 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 240,176 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 219,100 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 219,099 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 187,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 187,676 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 150,119 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 149,380 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 124,207 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 124,207 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 101,422 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 86,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 71,782 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 58,720 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 AJX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AJX, 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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AP51 AJX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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