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BJ51 HJX

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,432 mi
Last recorded144,432 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 HJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 144,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 138,768 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 27 Apr 2013 138,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine warning light on

Pass 28 Apr 2012 132,733 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 128,644 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2010 127,065 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 123,432 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2008 117,088 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 107,899 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 107,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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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BJ51 HJX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ51 HJX, 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 BJ51 HJX registered?

BJ51 HJX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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