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BJ51 GGK

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,471 mi
Last recorded106,471 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 GGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2010 106,471 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 106,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 88,529 miles

both rear axle beam bushes deteriorated and slightly worn

both rear brake disc's deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2009 77,931 miles

both front and rear brake disc's deteriorating

Fail 5 Jan 2009 77,931 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

both front and rear brake disc's deteriorating

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Jan 2008 67,794 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 63,602 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 58,252 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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BJ51 GGK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ51 GGK, 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 BJ51 GGK registered?

BJ51 GGK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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