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BK51 KWA

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,534 mi
Last recorded75,534 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 KWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 75,534 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,872 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 65,851 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 59,120 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 59,120 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 51,351 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 43,850 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 KWA is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KWA, 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 KWA registered?

BK51 KWA is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is BK51 KWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 KWA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK51 KWA have outstanding finance?

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