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EA51 OMV

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,915 mi
Last recorded131,915 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 OMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 131,915 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 131,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 118,263 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 110,081 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 110,081 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013

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

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 20 Oct 2012 78,576 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,776 miles

front tyres worn

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,474 miles

ADVISE REAR AXLE BUSHES DETERIATED WITH MAX COMPLIANCE (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,685 miles

rear axle bushes perished and cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,312 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 24,694 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,842 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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EA51 OMV is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA51 OMV, 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 EA51 OMV registered?

EA51 OMV is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is EA51 OMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 OMV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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