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DG51 LFW

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,098 mi
Last recorded164,098 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 LFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 164,098 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 160,010 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle has a knocking noise heard possibly engine mount or wishbone bushes

Pass 7 Nov 2015 151,488 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side tyre wall worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 144,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 137,300 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 131,445 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 131,445 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 123,306 miles

offside front mirror slightly damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2010 117,404 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 112,369 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 112,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 105,182 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 98,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 98,720 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 91,036 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 91,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 79,394 miles

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)

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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DG51 LFW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG51 LFW, 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 DG51 LFW registered?

DG51 LFW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is DG51 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 LFW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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