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DX51 GYP

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,503 mi
Last recorded108,503 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 GYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 108,503 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)

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

all prescribed area slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2015 105,805 miles

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

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

all prescribed area slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 101,731 miles

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

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2013 95,835 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 91,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 88,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 85,327 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 85,320 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 77,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 77,279 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 70,370 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 58,855 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 GYP is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DX51 GYP, 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 GYP registered?

DX51 GYP is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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