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BG51 BWM

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,520 mi
Last recorded196,520 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 BWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 196,520 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 185,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 158,498 miles

Engine warning lamp remain on

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 158,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine warning lamp remain on

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 126,165 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 126,164 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 101,320 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall

o/s/f side light very dull

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

drivers mirror incomplete

Pass 18 Apr 2007 73,612 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 55,594 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 BWM is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BWM, 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 BWM registered?

BG51 BWM is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is BG51 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 BWM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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