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BN51 HSE

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,660 mi
Last recorded86,660 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 HSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 86,660 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 86,660 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 79,680 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 79,680 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 68,754 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 57,253 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 49,183 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 44,192 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 44,192 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,699 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 34,699 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 HSE is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HSE, 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 BN51 HSE registered?

BN51 HSE is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is BN51 HSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 HSE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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