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EN51 TGO

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,754 mi
Last recorded59,754 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 TGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 59,754 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 53,949 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 50,005 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 50,005 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 45,059 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 41,625 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,044 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 35,165 miles

front exhaut bracket broken

Pass 9 Nov 2011 32,734 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2011 32,734 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 30,057 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,742 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 23,496 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 23,496 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 20,712 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 17,687 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 15,102 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 15,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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EN51 TGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EN51 TGO, 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

How do I check the history of EN51 TGO?

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What year was EN51 TGO registered?

EN51 TGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is EN51 TGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 TGO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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