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C11 OGY

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

148,859 mi
Last recorded148,859 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 OGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 148,859 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 148,375 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 146,898 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

generally very rusty underneath

Pass 29 Apr 2022 146,487 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 144,792 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 140,617 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 136,218 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 121,797 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 102,254 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 82,840 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,642 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 78,642 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 75,034 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,281 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 65,672 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,207 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,743 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2009 55,741 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 50,690 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 46,930 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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 46,927 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 42,336 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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C11 OGY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C11 OGY, 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 C11 OGY registered?

C11 OGY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is C11 OGY safe to buy?

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