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EA51 OMY

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

180,535 mi
Last recorded180,535 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 OMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 180,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 172,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 167,697 miles

brake fluid slightly low - slight wear to rear brake discs

centre exhaust section deteriorated + slight blow

Fail 8 Mar 2014 167,638 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake fluid slightly low - slight wear to rear brake discs

centre exhaust section deteriorated + slight blow

Pass 11 Mar 2013 161,140 miles

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

low depth nearside rear tyre - 3mm

wear to rear brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2012 153,234 miles

Advise,oil leak,wear and corrosion front brake discs,front pads low,rear tyre treads low.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 148,089 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 121,441 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 92,227 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,599 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,255 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 49,824 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,942 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 OMY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OMY, 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 OMY registered?

EA51 OMY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is EA51 OMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 OMY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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