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AY51 NMU

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,870 mi
Last recorded187,870 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 NMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 187,870 miles

Coolant leak ()

exhaust mounting broken

Fail 13 Feb 2018 187,867 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 14 Feb 2017 173,607 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 173,605 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 160,394 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 160,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 146,342 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 146,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

tyre pressures low

Pass 17 Feb 2014 136,523 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 127,287 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 127,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 116,741 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 106,706 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 97,025 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 88,763 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 77,445 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 77,444 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 69,799 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 66,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

o/s/f tyre 3.mm †n/s/f tyre 2.mm †n/s/r tyre 3.mm

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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AY51 NMU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY51 NMU, 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 AY51 NMU registered?

AY51 NMU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is AY51 NMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 NMU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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