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EO51 CYX

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,461 mi
Last recorded164,461 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 CYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 164,461 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 164,461 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 157,834 miles

n/s/r wheel different headlights poor image

rear brake discs corroded various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 147,713 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 133,801 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases towards front (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner small end cv boot clip missing

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

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

Rear exhaust has a temporary fixing.

slight windscreen damage o/s.

Fail 2 Jun 2016 133,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear most (2.5.B.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases towards front (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner small end cv boot clip missing

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

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

Rear exhaust has a temporary fixing.

slight windscreen damage o/s.

Pass 8 May 2015 105,995 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 102,871 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 98,734 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 93,708 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 89,708 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 86,553 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 86,553 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 78,783 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 78,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 67,769 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,442 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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EO51 CYX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EO51 CYX, 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 EO51 CYX registered?

EO51 CYX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is EO51 CYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 CYX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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