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BG51 BKL

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,879 mi
Last recorded72,879 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 BKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 72,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 68,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

nsr brake slightly binding

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 24 Nov 2018 62,213 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges feathering (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

ubcc

Pass 21 Nov 2017 56,230 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 50,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 50,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axel beam bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axel beam bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 44,227 miles

O/SREAR TYRE SIGNS OF CASTLING INNER EDGE

Fail 30 Nov 2015 44,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush /bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

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

O/SREAR TYRE SIGNS OF CASTLING INNER EDGE

Pass 29 Nov 2014 37,528 miles

e/m/l light illuminated

slight age cracks on o/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2013 31,677 miles

ageing cracks rear tyres

engine management light on

Fail 19 Nov 2013 31,677 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ageing cracks rear tyres

engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,072 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 27,620 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

breather pipe split

rear no plate slightly delaminating

Fail 22 Nov 2011 27,620 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

breather pipe split

rear no plate slightly delaminating

Pass 23 Nov 2010 24,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise replace front discs with pad change

Pass 27 Nov 2009 22,412 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 19,362 miles

both front inner brake disc's are pitted

slight binding to n/s/r brakes

Pass 27 Nov 2007 16,105 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 12,755 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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BG51 BKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG51 BKL, 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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What year was BG51 BKL registered?

BG51 BKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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