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DK51 HKT

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

229,127 mi
Last recorded229,127 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 HKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 229,127 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 228,987 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 225,120 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 225,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 219,904 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 219,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 214,341 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 214,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 208,938 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 208,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm excess play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 203,515 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE STEERING RACK ARMS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 203,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE STEERING RACK ARMS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 198,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 190,922 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2019 190,922 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 181,528 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 181,527 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 171,281 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 171,280 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2016 162,379 miles

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

exhaust middle section minor blow

light rust n/s o/s front brake discs

n/s/f inner cv boot becoming perished

Fail 2 Sep 2016 162,379 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure outer cv boot (2.5.C.1b)

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

exhaust middle section minor blow

light rust n/s o/s front brake discs

n/s/f inner cv boot becoming perished

Pass 4 Sep 2015 154,283 miles

slight movement in steering colunm

slight movement n/s/f rack arm assy

Fail 4 Sep 2015 154,283 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight movement in steering colunm

slight movement n/s/f rack arm assy

Pass 26 Aug 2014 147,547 miles

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

n/s o/s wishbones rear bushes becoming perished

o/s/r shocker cover detached

Pass 5 Sep 2013 136,931 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 127,148 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 127,146 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 117,990 miles

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

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

n/s o/s rear brake discs light corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2011 117,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s o/s rear brake discs light corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2010 109,993 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 100,944 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 91,724 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 81,462 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 70,587 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 HKT is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 DK51 HKT, 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 DK51 HKT registered?

DK51 HKT is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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