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AE51 DYX

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,963 mi
Last recorded55,963 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 55,963 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner tread face deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2024 53,662 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer wing corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 51,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 49,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 47,650 miles

Front Both front suspension strut mounting have play but not excessive.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge rusted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge rusted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 47,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front suspension strut mounting have play but not excessive.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge rusted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge rusted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 45,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 44,115 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 30 Sep 2019 44,109 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 4 Oct 2018 41,366 miles

both front headlights discoloured

exhaust blow

front brake discs slightly corroded inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2017 38,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (rear bushes) (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 38,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (rear bushes) (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 37,439 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,719 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 34,074 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 34,015 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 32,913 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 31,104 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 25,837 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,654 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 21,683 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 19,518 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,029 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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AE51 DYX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE51 DYX, 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 AE51 DYX registered?

AE51 DYX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AE51 DYX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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