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E5 DLA

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,026 mi
Last recorded121,026 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 DLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 121,026 miles

oil weep

Pass 21 Sep 2020 120,982 miles

oil leak

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2019 117,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f tyre splitting / slight leak on cat / slight weap on o/s cv boot / o/s/f ball joint boot splitting / n/s/r spring corroding

slight wear on o/s/f top mount / slight oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2018 111,995 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing / bad oil leaks / n/s/r spring corroding / corrosion on suspension units

Fail 28 Sep 2018 111,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/r tyre perishing / bad oil leaks / n/s/r spring corroding / corrosion on suspension units

Pass 24 Jul 2017 111,952 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 111,885 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 110,037 miles

Oil leak

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

front head light lance slightly faded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,989 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 99,495 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 99,493 miles

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

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,615 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 83,312 miles

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

offside mirror cracked but not affecting view

Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,312 miles

offside mirror cracked but not affecting view

Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,682 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 74,682 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 71,133 miles

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

rear reg plade fading

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2008 66,440 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2007 60,457 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 60,446 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 50,894 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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E5 DLA is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 E5 DLA, 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 E5 DLA registered?

E5 DLA is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is E5 DLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 DLA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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