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AP51 XDJ

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,256 mi
Last recorded169,256 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 169,256 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2020 169,256 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 164,480 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 154,274 miles

Both Front and Rear Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush Slightly Displaced (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracks on Inner Wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 21 Oct 2017 154,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush Displaced (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both Front and Rear Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush Slightly Displaced (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracks on Inner Wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 3 Nov 2016 149,577 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear all four4. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside lower sill edge has slight damage /corrosion.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 143,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 143,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 137,842 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside outer sill corroded at front jacking point

Fail 6 Nov 2014 137,834 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside outer sill corroded at front jacking point

Pass 6 Nov 2013 130,744 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 123,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 114,952 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 114,952 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 100,756 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 100,756 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 91,516 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 78,557 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 71,237 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 62,071 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 52,290 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 XDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XDJ, 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 XDJ registered?

AP51 XDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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