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BNZ 6871

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,388 mi
Last recorded123,388 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 6871
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 123,388 miles

brake pipes rusting under plastic coating

front brake discs rusting on inside faces

front exhaust section very rusty

rear tyres getting worn

Fail 17 Dec 2015 123,169 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake pipes rusting under plastic coating

front brake discs rusting on inside faces

front exhaust section very rusty

rear tyres getting worn

Pass 18 Dec 2014 113,247 miles

Exhaust system rusting.

Front brake discs rusting.

Headlamps misted over.

Oil misting around bottom of engine.

Slight play in offside trackrod end.

Some brake pipes starting to rust.

Fail 18 Dec 2014 113,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system rusting.

Front brake discs rusting.

Headlamps misted over.

Oil misting around bottom of engine.

Slight play in offside trackrod end.

Some brake pipes starting to rust.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 102,476 miles

brake pipes rusting under plastic coating

front brake discs rusting on inside surface

signs that offside rear brake has been binding

Fail 22 Nov 2013 102,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes rusting under plastic coating

front brake discs rusting on inside surface

signs that offside rear brake has been binding

Pass 23 Nov 2012 93,719 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 82,841 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 69,821 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,982 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 59,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 48,637 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 48,637 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,366 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 24,032 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,117 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

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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BNZ 6871 is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BNZ 6871, 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 BNZ 6871 registered?

BNZ 6871 is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is BNZ 6871 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 6871 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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