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DU51 NDK

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,212 mi
Last recorded203,212 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 NDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 203,212 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 193,268 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 188,617 miles

Nearside track rod end slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2014 183,832 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 179,677 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 165,794 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 147,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/F brake disc corroded

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 147,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

O/S/F brake disc corroded

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 12,654 miles

rear brake discs worn/corroded

rear brake pads low

Fail 5 Aug 2010 126,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake discs worn/corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Aug 2009 108,979 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 97,258 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 97,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 65,935 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 40,894 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 NDK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DU51 NDK, 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 NDK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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