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BF51 OUO

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,599 mi
Last recorded119,599 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 OUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 119,599 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall condition.

Fail 23 Feb 2017 119,465 miles

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

Offside 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 front tyre sidewall condition.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 113,525 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 111,515 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 104,726 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steel rim fitted to offside front.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 104,723 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steel rim fitted to offside front.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 97,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 90,938 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 90,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 80,357 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 75,775 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 69,376 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 62,048 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 54,217 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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BF51 OUO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF51 OUO, 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 OUO?

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What year was BF51 OUO registered?

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

Is BF51 OUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 OUO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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