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BJ51 KZO

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,927 mi
Last recorded131,927 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 KZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 131,927 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

stretched tyres fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 126,727 miles

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

nearside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 119,110 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 26 Mar 2013 117,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 117,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2010 115,153 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 111,692 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 106,280 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 100,028 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 86,880 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 86,880 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 85,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2006 85,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KZO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ51 KZO?

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What year was BJ51 KZO registered?

BJ51 KZO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is BJ51 KZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ51 KZO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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