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DY51 RZW

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,459 mi
Last recorded81,459 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 81,459 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 77,851 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 74,837 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 66,134 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 91,082 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 47,076 miles

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

centre exhaust mount weld broken

Fail 6 Nov 2014 47,073 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount weld broken

Pass 4 Nov 2013 34,179 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 34,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 26,684 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 26,684 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 19,336 miles

pad warning light on

rear brakes binding

rear exhaust mounting cable ties

service light on

Pass 9 Nov 2010 16,623 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2009 15,275 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)

nsr brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Sep 2008 13,483 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 12,352 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 24 Oct 2006 11,019 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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 RZW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RZW, 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 RZW registered?

DY51 RZW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is DY51 RZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 RZW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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