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FJ51 BYD

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,420 mi
Last recorded160,420 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 BYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 160,420 miles

Both front headlamps dirty

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Fuel tank strap coroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 153,293 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 145,664 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 135,272 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 135,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

slight cracks to both rear tyres plus slight uneven wear

Pass 16 Jan 2013 122,197 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 17 Jan 2012 109,259 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 17 Jan 2012 109,259 miles

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

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 4 Jan 2011 96,319 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 83,764 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 71,910 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 71,910 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 67,003 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 49,311 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 42,355 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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FJ51 BYD is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Gold 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 FJ51 BYD, 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 FJ51 BYD registered?

FJ51 BYD is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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