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EA51 XUY

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,009 mi
Last recorded139,009 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 XUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2018 139,009 miles

Offside outer sill damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine over filled with oil

sun strip on windscreen not effecting drivers veiw

Fail 22 Mar 2018 139,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside outer sill damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine over filled with oil

sun strip on windscreen not effecting drivers veiw

Pass 14 Mar 2017 127,904 miles

Nearside sill corroded not within fail area of suspension or seat belt anchorage point

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 115,380 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 115,219 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking calliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 106,677 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 102,163 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,560 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside sill panel damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2013 91,560 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside sill panel damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,142 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 81,081 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 71,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 62,965 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,807 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear brake discs pads look worn

Pass 7 Apr 2006 46,473 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)

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 XUY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XUY, 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 EA51 XUY registered?

EA51 XUY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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The MOT history for EA51 XUY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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