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DX51 XPR

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,535 mi
Last recorded121,535 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 XPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 121,535 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 112,215 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 112,215 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 May 2010 104,107 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2009 100,512 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front tyres wering on edges

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2009 100,508 miles

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)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front tyres wering on edges

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 100,421 miles

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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2008 95,022 miles

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

rear number plate deteriorated

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2008 95,022 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

rear number plate deteriorated

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2006 80,250 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 80,250 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 XPR is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPR, 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 DX51 XPR registered?

DX51 XPR is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is DX51 XPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 XPR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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