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DE51 UMF

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,863 mi
Last recorded121,863 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 UMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 121,863 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ( both rear ) (3.6.B.4e)

engine light on

Fail 16 Mar 2017 121,856 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ( both front ) (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ( both rear ) (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ( both rear ) (3.6.B.4e)

engine light on

Fail 30 Jan 2014 119,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 119,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 111,676 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 111,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 106,034 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 99,732 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 99,608 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 94,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 88,289 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 81,803 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly. does not show on rolling road test but is evident when wheel jacked up. brake should be checked with wheels off

Fail 31 Oct 2006 68,698 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 68,698 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 54,642 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 UMF is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UMF, 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 UMF registered?

DE51 UMF is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is DE51 UMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 UMF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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