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AP51 HDL

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,906 mi
Last recorded135,906 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 HDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 135,906 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 124,320 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 124,320 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 112,488 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 112,488 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 98,586 miles

slight play nsf steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2006 86,032 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 86,032 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in n/s steering tie arm

Pass 23 Feb 2006 169,886 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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 HDL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP51 HDL registered?

AP51 HDL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is AP51 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 HDL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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