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FE51 CZZ

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,678 mi
Last recorded131,678 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 CZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 131,678 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 131,675 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 131,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle offside higher (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind both sides (3.7.D.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes rearward of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints from front to rear (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside windscreen has damage less than 40mm outside of zone A

Pass 29 Nov 2014 121,772 miles

Oil leak

n/s sill damage

Pass 11 Sep 2013 111,352 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 111,352 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 100,971 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 89,889 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 80,214 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 68,189 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 63,861 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 59,525 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 52,223 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 46,516 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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FE51 CZZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FE51 CZZ, 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 FE51 CZZ registered?

FE51 CZZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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