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DX51 DTY

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,544 mi
Last recorded69,544 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 DTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,544 miles

offside front seat belt damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2013 64,662 miles

offside front seatbelt damaged to legal limit recomend early renewal

Fail 27 Aug 2013 64,530 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front seatbelt damaged to legal limit recomend early renewal

Pass 6 Sep 2012 59,472 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 59,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all exhaust joints leaking slightly

nail in offside rear tyre [also near legal limit]

unable to assess nearside rear wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,451 miles

both front tyres touching wear bars 195/65R15 91V

hand brake feels rough in operation?

new exaust leaking at joint effecting emission readings

offside front seat belt frayed to legal limit recomend eary renewal

Fail 1 Sep 2011 54,434 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres touching wear bars 195/65R15 91V

hand brake feels rough in operation?

new exaust leaking at joint effecting emission readings

offside front seat belt frayed to legal limit recomend eary renewal

Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,022 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2010 48,022 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,149 miles

front brake pads appear low recomend wheels off inspection

offside front seat belt frayed recomend early renewal

Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,764 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,776 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,944 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 17,027 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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DX51 DTY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,729 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 DX51 DTY, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX51 DTY?

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What year was DX51 DTY registered?

DX51 DTY is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is DX51 DTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 DTY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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