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BF51 ONV

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,937 mi
Last recorded107,937 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 ONV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 107,937 miles

engine managment light on indicating fault

Fail 2 May 2014 107,937 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine managment light on indicating fault

Pass 27 Apr 2013 94,990 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 81,560 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light showing a fault

Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,735 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,485 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 49,899 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 49,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Management light on.

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,396 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 38,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 28,632 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 28,625 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 28,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BF51 ONV is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF51 ONV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF51 ONV?

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What year was BF51 ONV registered?

BF51 ONV is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is BF51 ONV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 ONV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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