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DY51 ESG

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,650 mi
Last recorded88,650 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 ESG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2015 88,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens poor condition (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror unit cover missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens poor condition (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear bush (2.5.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear damage to rear door and wheel arch inner wheel arch bent badly

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear bush (2.5.B.3a)

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

e/m/l light on

Pass 4 Nov 2014 80,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s door mirror back missing

Fail 30 Oct 2014 80,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s door mirror back missing

Pass 15 Nov 2013 73,769 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

mirror back missing o/s door mirror

Fail 13 Nov 2013 73,769 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

mirror back missing o/s door mirror

Pass 8 Nov 2012 66,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers door mirror casing damaged but mirror still secure and operational

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

Slight wear/movement in O/S/R & N/S/R suspension arm mounting bushes

Fail 7 Nov 2012 66,737 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers door mirror casing damaged but mirror still secure and operational

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

Slight wear/movement in O/S/R & N/S/R suspension arm mounting bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2011 58,937 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 58,937 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 51,496 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,901 miles

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

damage to front number plate

Fail 16 Sep 2008 36,926 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,926 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,424 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 24,113 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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DY51 ESG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY51 ESG, 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 DY51 ESG registered?

DY51 ESG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is DY51 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 ESG shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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