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BJ51 LBA

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

221,251 mi
Last recorded221,251 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 LBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 221,251 miles

o/s front floor to sill damaged.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 209,428 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 190,838 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 171,507 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 163,645 miles

front plate slightly deteriorated-o/s sidemirror secured by tape-n/s/r seatbelt attachment cover missing- battery light on-steering arm has slight play-c.v boot slightly deteriorated- supension top mounting slight lift-brake pipes surface rust-

Pass 30 Aug 2012 159,257 miles

both front tyres on limit

front number plate craked

intercooler pipe insecure

n/s/r brake pipe surface rust

Fail 29 Aug 2012 159,256 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres on limit

front number plate craked

intercooler pipe insecure

n/s/r brake pipe surface rust

Pass 6 Sep 2011 155,801 miles

baby seat fitted at rear

chip on windscreen

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside wishbone bush deteriorated

offside wing mirror cracked and secured with sellotape

slight play ion steering wheel

Fail 5 Sep 2011 155,798 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

baby seat fitted at rear

chip on windscreen

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside wishbone bush deteriorated

offside wing mirror cracked and secured with sellotape

slight play ion steering wheel

Pass 7 Sep 2010 151,057 miles

baby seats fitted at rear

front brakes slight judder

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre has sidewall scuffed

nearside headlamp faded

offside front has a cut

offside rear tyre has a cut

play in offside steering rack

rear pads low

Fail 7 Sep 2010 151,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

baby seats fitted at rear

front brakes slight judder

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre has sidewall scuffed

nearside headlamp faded

offside front has a cut

offside rear tyre has a cut

play in offside steering rack

rear pads low

Pass 24 Aug 2009 146,221 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked and detrioating

osf ball joint has slight play

osf flexi slightly deterioated

steering rack has slight play

unable to check nsf seatbelt due to babyseat fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2008 141,228 miles

baby seat in front

both front rack slight play

both front tyres just above limit

front number plate cracked but can rear letters clear

o/s/f wish bone bush starting to break away

Pass 1 Sep 2007 126,124 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre has slight cut in it

Pass 4 Sep 2006 124,014 miles

front discs slightly worn + corroded

oil leak

power steering slightly damp

x2 front suspension very slight top lift

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 LBA is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 LBA, 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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BJ51 LBA is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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