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CN51 AZW

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,853 mi
Last recorded139,853 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 AZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 139,853 miles

very slight play in both track rod ends

Fail 28 Dec 2017 139,853 miles

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

very slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 19 Dec 2016 132,915 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear brake disc

slight play in n/s inner steering joint

Fail 19 Dec 2016 132,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear brake disc

slight play in n/s inner steering joint

Pass 6 Jan 2016 124,697 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall, starting to split

slight blue smoke on acceleration

Fail 4 Jan 2016 124,696 miles

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear also o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall, starting to split

slight blue smoke on acceleration

Pass 19 Dec 2014 118,153 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear coil springs

slight misting to n/s headlamp lens

Fail 17 Dec 2014 118,153 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear coil springs

slight misting to n/s headlamp lens

Pass 12 Dec 2013 110,756 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 110,756 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 103,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s headlamps starting to mist output slightly reduced

o/s/f position lamp slightly dim

Pass 28 Dec 2011 96,336 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 87,403 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 78,024 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 69,446 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 60,992 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 60,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 54,269 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 47,719 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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CN51 AZW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CN51 AZW, 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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CN51 AZW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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