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DG51 LHE

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

177,165 mi
Last recorded177,165 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 177,165 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 172,164 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 164,263 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhauste corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2016 149,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 135,868 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 131,803 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 131,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nearside rear tyre under inflated

slight wear at offside front steering rack output shaft

Pass 24 Jan 2013 124,578 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 124,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 116,157 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 109,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 109,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 99,964 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 91,044 miles

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

Slight play from o/s/f steering arm

Pass 20 Aug 2007 76,616 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 63,796 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

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

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 LHE is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LHE, 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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DG51 LHE is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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