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AP51 XDD

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,417 mi
Last recorded107,417 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 107,417 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 107,006 miles

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

Front headlights cloudy

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear axle bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 101,961 miles

Both front strut tops have movement

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 95,295 miles

n/s/f headlamp frosting/deteriorating

o/s/f headlamp frosting/deteriorating

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 10 Dec 2014 95,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/f headlamp frosting/deteriorating

o/s/f headlamp frosting/deteriorating

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Dec 2013 83,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 76,574 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 74,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 74,434 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 71,092 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 68,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2009 68,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2008 68,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 68,685 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 62,106 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 58,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XDD is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XDD, 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 XDD registered?

AP51 XDD is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is AP51 XDD safe to buy?

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