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BU51 NKT

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

66,711 mi
Last recorded66,711 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 NKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 66,711 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 61,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 56,795 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 52,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 49,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 46,603 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 41,900 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 37,169 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 35,424 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,612 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 33,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,834 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 30,465 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 19 Sep 2013 29,266 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner of tread

Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,033 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,379 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,669 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,625 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 23,049 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,590 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,796 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 14,500 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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BU51 NKT is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 BU51 NKT, 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 BU51 NKT?

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What year was BU51 NKT registered?

BU51 NKT is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is BU51 NKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 NKT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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