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DK51 EYW

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,577 mi
Last recorded73,577 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 EYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 73,577 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 69,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 69,557 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 66,801 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 66,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 64,185 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 61,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 61,400 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 59,038 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 55,891 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 55,891 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 52,402 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,973 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 46,204 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 43,195 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 43,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 40,643 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,565 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,518 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,160 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,100 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,569 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,946 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,907 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 16,773 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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DK51 EYW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK51 EYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK51 EYW registered?

DK51 EYW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DK51 EYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK51 EYW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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