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DY51 NVL

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,424 mi
Last recorded151,424 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 NVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 151,424 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 149,153 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 9 Jun 2012 132,340 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

cut in n/s/r tyre in rubbing strip n/s/f suspension leg not located properly

Pass 24 Jun 2011 121,147 miles

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 18 May 2010 107,595 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 103,552 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 97,404 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 9 May 2007 86,036 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 75,726 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,477 miles

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

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

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

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 NVL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NVL, 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 DY51 NVL registered?

DY51 NVL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is DY51 NVL safe to buy?

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