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BN51 VNO

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,689 mi
Last recorded103,689 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 VNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 103,689 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 103,689 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 101,269 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 101,269 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 98,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak

engine sign stays on

front bumper slight damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2010 96,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 91,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 78,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 69,479 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 56,077 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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BN51 VNO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VNO, 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 VNO registered?

BN51 VNO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is BN51 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 VNO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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