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BO51 AHG

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

187,209 mi
Last recorded187,209 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 AHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 187,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 184,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 181,457 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded

brake pipes coated in grease

nearside front wheel arch corroded

offside front wing damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2017 177,553 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 172,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coasted with grease

Pass 11 Dec 2015 170,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

grease on rear brake pipes

Fail 11 Dec 2015 170,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

grease on rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Dec 2014 168,445 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 163,999 miles

All Brake pipes are coated with grease

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Dec 2012 162,510 miles

Oil leak

nearside handbrake cable outer cover split

Pass 12 Dec 2011 161,057 miles

front discs slightly worn

Oil leak

nearside rear handbrake cable split

Pass 13 Dec 2010 160,253 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Jan 2010 152,276 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 150,323 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 150,321 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 138,656 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 131,795 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 123,576 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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BO51 AHG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BO51 AHG, 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.

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What year was BO51 AHG registered?

BO51 AHG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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