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FJ51 CKN

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,550 mi
Last recorded130,550 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 CKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 130,550 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 123,340 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 118,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF CV Boot Slightly Damaged

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 108,206 miles

offside rear spring hight higher than nearside

rear lights tinted

Fail 4 Dec 2013 108,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

offside rear spring hight higher than nearside

rear lights tinted

Pass 3 Dec 2012 95,465 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 88,389 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 78,698 miles

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 78,698 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 68,596 miles

Rear tyres outside edge uneven wear

Fail 12 Sep 2008 59,979 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 59,979 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 53,126 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 46,660 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 46,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 CKN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CKN, 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 CKN registered?

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

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