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BF51 OTG

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,847 mi
Last recorded72,847 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 OTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 72,847 miles

rear child seat fitted not allowing full seat belt inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2008 68,657 miles

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

unable to test rear seat belts child seat fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2007 64,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

PLEASE CHECK ROUTING OF SEATBELT FOR HOLDING IN DRIVERS SIDE CHILD SEAT.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 64,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

PLEASE CHECK ROUTING OF SEATBELT FOR HOLDING IN DRIVERS SIDE CHILD SEAT.

Fail 18 Nov 2005 58,325 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2005 58,325 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OTG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OTG, 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 OTG?

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What year was BF51 OTG registered?

BF51 OTG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BF51 OTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 OTG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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