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AP51 RVX

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,747 mi
Last recorded117,747 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 RVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 117,747 miles

1/ slight exhaust blow at front

2/ center exhaust clamp broken

Fail 15 Nov 2018 117,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

1/ slight exhaust blow at front

2/ center exhaust clamp broken

Pass 2 Nov 2017 109,963 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

rear axle corroded.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 109,949 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

rear axle corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 105,057 miles

1. Rear brake discs becoming distorted. 2. Nearside front tyre near legal limits.

3. Front sub frame becoming corroded.

4. Nearside front inner wishbone rear mounting bush becoming perished.

Fail 28 Oct 2016 104,979 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

1. Rear brake discs becoming distorted. 2. Nearside front tyre near legal limits.

3. Front sub frame becoming corroded.

4. Nearside front inner wishbone rear mounting bush becoming perished.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 100,313 miles

1. Offside rear tyre starting to perish. 2. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 28 Oct 2015 100,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases due to exhaust leak emissions not tested. (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

1. Offside rear tyre starting to perish. 2. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 11 Oct 2014 94,089 miles

1. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on outside edge. 3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge. 4. Slight binding on offside rear brake.

5. Rear brake pads wearing low. 6. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 94,088 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

1. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on outside edge. 3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge. 4. Slight binding on offside rear brake.

5. Rear brake pads wearing low. 6. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 87,732 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 87,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 84,069 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 81,092 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,620 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 75,620 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 65,731 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,849 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 51,031 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 44,215 miles

MIDDLE EXHAUST BRACKET LOOSE. N/S/R BRAKE STARTING TO BIND.

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 RVX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RVX, 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 RVX registered?

AP51 RVX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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