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BG51 BPU

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,738 mi
Last recorded168,738 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 BPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 168,738 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 146,744 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 146,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both o/s + n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both o/s + n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both o/s + n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s + n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s + n/s (3.5.1i)

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

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 141,786 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 141,530 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 132,945 miles

Both rear axle bushes are worn.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 132,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both rear axle bushes are worn.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 124,224 miles

Centre exhaust mounting is insecure

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 115,656 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 109,704 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 105,835 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 101,447 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 94,399 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 94,399 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 91,425 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 86,966 miles

both front tyres just legal

rear tyres going out of shape

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 BPU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BPU, 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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BG51 BPU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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