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BF51 OWE

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,236 mi
Last recorded147,236 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 147,236 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 139,905 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 139,903 miles

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

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

Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and cut in sidewall

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside wiper in poor condition

exhaust corroded

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 3 Mar 2016 129,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside hand brake reading slightly low

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded borderline pass (3.5.1i)

both headlamps faded

Fail 3 Mar 2016 129,036 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside hand brake reading slightly low

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded borderline pass (3.5.1i)

both headlamps faded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 127,405 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlamp lenses becoming opaque

right front tyre pressure was low(18psi)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 121,625 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 115,796 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2012 111,249 miles

CO close to limmits

Damage to offside rearview mirror casing

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 98,136 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

shoot engine management light ok but possible kat on the way out

Pass 10 Nov 2008 90,172 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside wiper split but clearing screen

Fail 10 Nov 2008 90,172 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside wiper split but clearing screen

Fail 8 Nov 2007 82,276 miles

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

knocking on off side rear suspension requires futher investigation

Pass 8 Nov 2007 82,276 miles

knocking on off side rear suspension requires futher investigation

Pass 10 Nov 2006 76,344 miles

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

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 OWE is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OWE, 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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BF51 OWE is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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