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AX51 DFP

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

145,324 mi
Last recorded145,324 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 DFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 145,324 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 145,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 134,992 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2021 127,528 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2020 121,413 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 121,409 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 114,987 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front exhaust deteriorated

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2018 106,121 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 106,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 97,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 89,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 80,010 miles

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of a adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2014 74,879 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 74,879 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 72,262 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 72,262 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 69,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 67,795 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 67,792 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 65,206 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 61,703 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 61,703 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 58,044 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Nov 2008 58,044 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

advise offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Dec 2007 54,662 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 49,516 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 31,273 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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AX51 DFP is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 AX51 DFP, 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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AX51 DFP is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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