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BN51 HPU

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,697 mi
Last recorded53,697 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 HPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 53,697 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 May 2013 53,697 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 May 2012 51,769 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,646 miles
Pass 4 May 2009 111,506 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 103,923 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 97,578 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 97,542 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BN51 HPU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BN51 HPU, 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

How do I check the history of BN51 HPU?

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What year was BN51 HPU registered?

BN51 HPU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is BN51 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 HPU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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