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AV51 GME

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,576 mi
Last recorded140,576 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 GME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 140,576 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 140,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2012 125,830 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 112,221 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 96,727 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 82,710 miles

front center exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside track rod end gaiter split

offside mirror head damaged slightly

offside rear brake disc corroded slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2008 124,798 miles

front brake discs worn

offside mirror damaged slightly

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 12 Sep 2008 124,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

offside mirror damaged slightly

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2007 104,386 miles

offside mirror damaged slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2006 76,861 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 76,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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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AV51 GME is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AV51 GME, 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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AV51 GME is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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