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BK51 KTE

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,163 mi
Last recorded166,163 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 KTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 166,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill dented

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside sill dented

Pass 1 Mar 2019 160,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front And Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Rear ()

Various Underside Damage To Chassis Etc,Due To Lowering

Fail 23 Feb 2019 160,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not Mounted To Vehicle (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification Rubbing On Drive Shaft (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Poor Reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front And Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Rear ()

Various Underside Damage To Chassis Etc,Due To Lowering

Pass 28 Aug 2015 158,011 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 151,310 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 144,900 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2013 144,900 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 137,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 130,116 miles

Offside rear brake borderline pass for binding. **Requires close monitoring**

Pass 10 May 2010 121,203 miles

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

Offside rear subframe bush slightly displaced

Fail 6 May 2010 121,161 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside rear subframe bush slightly displaced

Pass 29 Apr 2009 111,813 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 102,204 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 87,708 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 76,238 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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BK51 KTE is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,781cc 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 BK51 KTE, 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

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What year was BK51 KTE registered?

BK51 KTE is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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