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AF51 OMK

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

174,485 mi
Last recorded174,485 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 174,485 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 167,930 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 154,008 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s rear tyre inner sidewall has beed chaffed at some time

oil light on

Fail 14 Mar 2014 154,007 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front uner tray insecure

o/s rear pass door will not open from inside

o/s rear tyre inner sidewall has beed chaffed at some time

oil light on

Pass 7 Mar 2013 139,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 126,332 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front exhaust section deteriorated

rear axle bushes deteriorated

vehicle lowered

Pass 2 Mar 2011 111,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 97,942 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 83,030 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 69,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres getting low

rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 25 Jan 2007 56,808 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2005 43,949 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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AF51 OMK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AF51 OMK, 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 AF51 OMK registered?

AF51 OMK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is AF51 OMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 OMK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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