CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF51 OVC

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,650 mi
Last recorded98,650 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 OVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 98,650 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 94,082 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,539 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 89,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 83,604 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 76,475 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,877 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,478 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 53,695 miles

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2008 44,585 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 37,975 miles

rear axles bushes worn

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,975 miles

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

rear axles bushes worn

Pass 8 Dec 2006 28,908 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 28,908 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 24,024 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
Full Volkswagen Bora reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF51 OVC is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OVC, 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 OVC?

You can check the full history of BF51 OVC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF51 OVC registered?

BF51 OVC is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is BF51 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 OVC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF51 OVC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF51 OVC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.