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DV51 HCY

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,104 mi
Last recorded191,104 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 HCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 191,104 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 191,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 183,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 176,061 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 175,584 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 168,651 miles

Rack end play both sides

Pass 15 Oct 2014 163,720 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 158,872 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 155,196 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 147,905 miles

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

both rear shockabsorber bump stops deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2011 147,905 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear shockabsorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2010 134,355 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 116,750 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 99,224 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 82,621 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 82,621 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 66,839 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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DV51 HCY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DV51 HCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV51 HCY registered?

DV51 HCY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is DV51 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV51 HCY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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