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DK51 OWW

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,204 mi
Last recorded114,204 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 114,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2014 114,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2013 110,320 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 11,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 106,874 miles

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

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2012 106,874 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2011 103,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight fault drivers door

Fail 6 Oct 2011 103,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight fault drivers door

Pass 6 Oct 2010 100,117 miles

rear boot not opening

Pass 9 Oct 2009 97,035 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 81,881 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 81,877 miles

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 63,155 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 48,655 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 48,625 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 OWW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OWW, 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 OWW registered?

DK51 OWW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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