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DU51 ZVL

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,001 mi
Last recorded119,001 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 ZVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 119,001 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 118,983 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in several places (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 112,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Close to suspension leg but not fouling (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Close to suspension leg but not fouling (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake pipes masked in grease

Fail 12 Sep 2016 112,713 miles

Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Close to suspension leg but not fouling (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Close to suspension leg but not fouling (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake pipes masked in grease

Pass 15 Sep 2015 110,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 95,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 82,369 miles

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

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)

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

nsr brake binding slightly

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2012 69,596 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 53,550 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 47,407 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 44,162 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 41,438 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 38,475 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 34,624 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 34,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 30,898 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 ZVL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZVL, 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 DU51 ZVL registered?

DU51 ZVL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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