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DE51 CFL

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,779 mi
Last recorded145,779 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 CFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 145,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front brake disc back plates corroded

front lower valance damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2020 145,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect covers deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front brake disc back plates corroded

front lower valance damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2019 142,901 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 140,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Service indicator illuminated on the dash

Fail 8 Jan 2018 140,023 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Service indicator illuminated on the dash

Pass 4 Jan 2017 136,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

engine covers and under trays

engine oil on min

service light on dash

surface rust on underside off vehicle

Fail 4 Jan 2017 136,889 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipes by oil cooler (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

engine covers and under trays

engine oil on min

service light on dash

surface rust on underside off vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2016 132,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 132,852 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

wheel alinment needs checking

Fail 7 Jan 2015 128,902 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 128,902 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 123,743 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 123,743 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 119,239 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 114,575 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 109,978 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 106,988 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 106,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 102,456 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 98,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Dec 2007 98,549 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2006 94,593 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 81,562 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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DE51 CFL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DE51 CFL, 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 DE51 CFL registered?

DE51 CFL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is DE51 CFL safe to buy?

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