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BJZ 5322

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,008 mi
Last recorded149,008 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 5322
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 149,008 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 141,281 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 132,734 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 124,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 124,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 117,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 117,671 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

advise tracking check uneven tyre wear

Fail 17 Sep 2012 111,615 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 111,615 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 105,553 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 101,632 miles

both front brake discs corroding

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner shoulders

corrosion to o/s/r outer wheel arch/inner arch

cut in outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre

fuel filter stained

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s wiper blade split

slight play in font strut top mountings

Pass 10 Sep 2009 94,031 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 81,735 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 69,619 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 56,815 miles

o/s rear tyre inner edge slight wear

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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BJZ 5322 is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 BJZ 5322, 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 BJZ 5322 registered?

BJZ 5322 is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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