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DE51 FFM

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,753 mi
Last recorded80,753 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 FFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 80,753 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 80,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,058 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 70,058 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 57,566 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 57,566 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 47,397 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,456 miles

flexible exhaust mesh insecure

oil pressure light on

Fail 31 Dec 2012 39,456 miles

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

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

flexible exhaust mesh insecure

oil pressure light on

Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,780 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 32,747 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,458 miles

advise exhaust flexi deteriorating

advise n/s rear outer b/pad getting low

Pass 8 Oct 2008 26,087 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi starting to fray

offside wing mirror outer cover cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2007 21,482 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES BECOMING LOW TREAD & CLOSE TO THE LEGAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF 1-6mm

Pass 18 Oct 2006 17,363 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 13,286 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 FFM is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE51 FFM, 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

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What year was DE51 FFM registered?

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

Is DE51 FFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 FFM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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