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EO51 CXZ

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,326 mi
Last recorded144,326 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 CXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 144,326 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 144,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front tyre deteriorated/cracked

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 139,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 139,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 133,057 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 133,057 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 125,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 117,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake covered in grease.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 105,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 105,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 95,839 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 95,839 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 82,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2009 69,401 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 54,792 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 49,322 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,526 miles

n/s front tyre close to limit on inner edge

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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EO51 CXZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EO51 CXZ, 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 EO51 CXZ registered?

EO51 CXZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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The MOT history for EO51 CXZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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