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DK51 OUM

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,044 mi
Last recorded42,044 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 42,044 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 41,240 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 41,240 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 40,395 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 40,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 38,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,512 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 36,161 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)

emissions reading: 1.41 1/m, service brake efficiency 66%, parking brake efficiency 16%

front & rear brake discs have wear, rear brake discs edges very scaly

front & rear brake discs may require replacing before the next test

front & rear brake pads approx 3/4 worn.

front & rear tyre sizes 195/65/15,n/s rear tyre approx 25% worn,o/s rear tyre approx 1/2 worn

front flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty-advise to replace before the next test

no tow bar fitted at time of test, vehicle has a cover covering underside of engine and gear box

rear brakes will require attention before the next test, slight bind on o/s rear brake

underbody metal brake pipes rusty in places.

underbody,front & rear suspension arms rusty in places, diesel tank straps rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2015 34,492 miles

front & rear tyre sizes 195/65/15.

front & rear tyres have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted

front brake pads approx 1/2 worn,rear brake pads approx 1/3 worn, no tow bar fitted at time of test

front tyres approx 3/4 worn & inner edges wearing, spare wheel tyre approx 2/3 worn

n/s rear tyre approx 20% worn,o/s rear tyre approx 3/4 worn & cracking slightly in middle of tread

slight wear on front brake discs,rear brake discs have wear & edges very rusty

underbody metal brake pipes rusty in places

underbody, front & rear suspension arms rusty in places

vehicle has a cover under engine,diesel tank straps rusty,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2014 32,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions reading:2.37 1/m, service brake efficiency 66%, parking brake efficiency 16%

front & rear tyre sizes 195/65/15 & have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,front tyres inner edges wearing & approx 2/3 worn,o/s rear tyre approx 2/3 worn & cracking in middle of tread,n/s rear tyre approx 10% worn.

low in oil, flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty,rear metal brake pipes rusty in places,diesel tank straps rusty.

spare wheel tyre approx 2/3 worn,slight wear on front & rear brake discs,front brake pads approx 1/2 worn,rear brake pads approx 10% worn.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 32,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emissions reading:2.37 1/m, service brake efficiency 66%, parking brake efficiency 16%

front & rear tyre sizes 195/65/15 & have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,front tyres inner edges wearing & approx 2/3 worn,o/s rear tyre approx 2/3 worn & cracking in middle of tread,n/s rear tyre approx 10% worn.

low in oil, flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty,rear metal brake pipes rusty in places,diesel tank straps rusty.

spare wheel tyre approx 2/3 worn,slight wear on front & rear brake discs,front brake pads approx 1/2 worn,rear brake pads approx 10% worn.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

emissions reading:2.64 1/m,service brake efficiency 70%,parking brake efficiency 19%,slight bind on rear brakes.

front & rear brake discs have wear & edges scaly,front brake pads approx 1/3 worn,rear brake pads approx 20% worn.

front & rear tyre sizes 195/65/15 & have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,front tyres & o/s rear tyre approx 1/2 worn,n/s rear tyre approx 10% worn.

underbody rusty in places,metal brake pipes rusty in places,flexible brake hoses metal ends very rusty,diesel tank straps rusty, no tow bar fitted at time of test.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

emissions reading: 1.87 1/m, service brake efficiency 74%, parking brake efficiency 23%

front & rear brake discs edges scaly, front brake discs have wear, no tow bar fitted at time of test.

front & rear tyres sizes 195/65/15 & all have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,front tyres approx 25% worn, n/s rear tyre approx 10% worn, o/s rear tyre approx 1/3 worn,metal rimmed spare wheel tyre approx 1/2 worn,

underbody rusty in places,metal brake pipes rusty in places advise to clean and grease,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty, diesel tank straps rusty.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,874 miles

N/S/F lower arm bush starting to de-bond

Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,544 miles

front & rear brake discs have slight wear,o/s rear brake disc outer face slightly scored,vehicle has a cover covering underside of engine,front suspension arms rusty.

front & rear tyre sizes 195/65/15 & all have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,n/s front tyre approx 1/2 worn,n/s rear tyre as new,o/s rear tyre approx 2/3 worn,o/s front tyre approx 1/3 worn,metal spare wheel tyre approx 3/4 worn.

underbody rusty in places,diesel tank straps rusty,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty,emissions reading:0.30 1/m, service brake efficiency 72%,parking brake efficiency 21%

Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,449 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front & rear tyre sizes 195/65/15 & all have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,spare wheel tyre approx 10% worn,front tyres as new,rear tyres approx 2/3 worn.

vehicle has a cover covering underside of engine,emissions reading:0.67 1/m,service brake efficiency 73%,parking brake efficiency 21%

Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front & rear tyre sizes 195/65/15,spare wheel tyre as new,n/s front tyre inner edges wearing slightly & approx 3/4 worn,rear tyres approx 1/2 worn,o/s front tyre edges wearing & approx 2/3 worn

vehicle has a cover covering underside of engine,emissions reading: 02.90 1/m,service brake efficiency 70%, parking brake efficiency 22%

Pass 10 Sep 2007 10,769 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front & rear tyre sizes 195/65/15 †front tyres inner edges very slight wear †cover, covering underside of engine †emissions reading:02.58 1/m

Pass 13 Sep 2006 7,119 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front & rear tyre sizes 195/65/15 †emissions reading 02.62 1/m

Pass 12 Sep 2005 6,067 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 OUM is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OUM, 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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DK51 OUM is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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