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BJ51 HKH

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,315 mi
Last recorded155,315 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 HKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 155,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear subframe corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts,inner faces (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner faces,and outer O/S is in very poor condition (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 153,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

kids seats rear x 1

o/s/rear brake discs outer edge in poor condition

rear under tray loose

Pass 25 Jun 2015 151,924 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 149,847 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 149,836 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 143,937 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s rear dics in poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2012 134,069 miles

Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2011 124,164 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 114,587 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 102,307 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 101,826 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 86,913 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 86,913 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 86,634 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 72,530 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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BJ51 HKH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HKH, 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 HKH registered?

BJ51 HKH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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