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DU51 EHH

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

196,960 mi
Last recorded196,960 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 EHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 196,960 miles

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

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

front wing rusty

Fail 28 Feb 2024 196,949 miles

Central Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

front wing rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2023 194,938 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 193,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2021 191,846 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 190,699 miles

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

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 190,699 miles

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

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 188,478 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 185,773 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 182,989 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 182,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 171,001 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 171,508 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 171,501 miles

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

Nearside Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 167,153 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 162,544 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 159,145 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 152,738 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 148,147 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 148,071 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 136,445 miles

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

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 Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 136,445 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 118,853 miles

slight play in strg rack n/s/f

Pass 21 Nov 2006 97,714 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 97,714 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 79,081 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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DU51 EHH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DU51 EHH, 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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DU51 EHH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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