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BO51 FOV

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,600 mi
Last recorded112,600 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 FOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 112,600 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 112,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 107,560 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 105,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 May 2014 104,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 May 2013 102,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 May 2013 102,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 May 2012 100,982 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 99,495 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 98,367 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 98,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 91,847 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 91,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 80,972 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 70,396 miles

NOTE NEW REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES FITTED TO REAR

Fail 5 Sep 2007 70,396 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ADVISE SLIGHT COMPLIANCE IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 5 Sep 2006 58,558 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 45,746 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 FOV is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FOV, 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 FOV registered?

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

Is BO51 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO51 FOV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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