MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,546 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pedal slightly spongy
slight deterioration front number plate
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pedal slightly spongy
slight deterioration front number plate
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have some corrision (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy pedal (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have some corrision (1.1.11 (c))
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre perished
Offside Rear Tyre perished
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
nearside front tyre has crack lines on inner wall
slight play in rear axle bushes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
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DE51 FZP is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 FZP, 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 FZP registered?
DE51 FZP is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 December 2001.
Is DE51 FZP safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE51 FZP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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