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BN51 LEJ

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,347 mi
Last recorded138,347 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 LEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 138,347 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 138,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 125,962 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 120,081 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 117,724 miles

N/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes worn/splitting

O/s/r brake disc shows signs of overheating

Rear inner brake pads worn

Slight damage to o/s outer sill

Fail 28 Jan 2013 108,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 108,461 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 98,713 miles

O/s/r brake disc shows signs of overheating

O/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 12 Nov 2010 85,716 miles

O/s/r brake starting to bind

Pass 9 Nov 2009 75,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2008 66,433 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 58,683 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 57,423 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,363 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 45,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak

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 LEJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver 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 BN51 LEJ, 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 LEJ?

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What year was BN51 LEJ registered?

BN51 LEJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is BN51 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 LEJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN51 LEJ have outstanding finance?

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