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DX51 EHN

2001 Volkswagen Bora

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,607 mi
Last recorded141,607 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 EHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 141,607 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 139,554 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 139,553 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 129,421 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 129,416 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 113,718 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 103,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 94,235 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cracking in tread to rear Tyre's

Pass 23 Oct 2010 82,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,611 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008
Pass 31 Oct 2007 52,368 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 39,951 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 28,847 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 EHN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DX51 EHN, 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 DX51 EHN registered?

DX51 EHN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is DX51 EHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 EHN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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