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BN51 VNU

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,078 mi
Last recorded110,078 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 110,078 miles

slight play at front anti roll bar bushes knocking when driven but no play found on inspection.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 110,045 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle beam mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle beam mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 108,235 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 91,925 miles

Engine management lamp on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Mar 2011 78,986 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,986 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 60,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 60,002 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 59,678 miles

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

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

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 VNU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

BN51 VNU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is BN51 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 VNU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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