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DE51 GZA

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

263,231 mi
Last recorded263,231 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 GZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 263,231 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 259,711 miles

Both front road springs corroded

Both rear road springs corroded

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (7.1.2)

Minor freeplay detected in steering system

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Splitting (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Light unit has condensation inside bulbs not affected

Power steering wrack pipe damp

Top engine covers fitted restricting access to components

Fail 30 Jan 2018 259,650 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe / rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front road springs corroded

Both rear road springs corroded

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (7.1.2)

Minor freeplay detected in steering system

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded/ holed

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Splitting (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Light unit has condensation inside bulbs not affected

Power steering wrack pipe damp

Top engine covers fitted restricting access to components

Pass 3 Feb 2017 254,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 254,836 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 250,307 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 245,630 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 245,627 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 241,076 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil misting around air filter pipes

Pass 6 Feb 2013 237,295 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 208,936 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 188,333 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 168,033 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 146,529 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 123,205 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 104,185 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 82,072 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 GZA is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DE51 GZA, 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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DE51 GZA is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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