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DY51 NUW

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

219,322 mi
Last recorded219,322 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 NUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 219,322 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 216,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going onto flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going onto flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 214,376 miles

both rear inner tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 23 Aug 2014 214,316 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear inner tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 7 Sep 2013 212,246 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 206,367 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 206,367 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 197,380 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 189,613 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2009 183,015 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Sep 2008 168,006 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2007 148,931 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 148,679 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2006 126,054 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2005 111,521 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 NUW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY51 NUW, 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 NUW registered?

DY51 NUW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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