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EK51 BHL

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

208,957 mi
Last recorded208,957 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 BHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 208,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2011 192,319 miles

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

Oil leak

POSS GEARBOX MOUNT WORN NEEDS FURTHER INSPECTION

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 192,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

POSS GEARBOX MOUNT WORN NEEDS FURTHER INSPECTION

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

Pass 4 May 2010 165,334 miles

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

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 9 Oct 2008 140,739 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 140,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engin oil level low

Pass 3 Oct 2007 128,232 miles

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

rear brake discs wearing thin

some cuts in rear tyres

Fail 3 Oct 2007 128,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake discs wearing thin

some cuts in rear tyres

Pass 5 Oct 2006 114,566 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 103,661 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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EK51 BHL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK51 BHL, 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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EK51 BHL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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