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EO51 OHL

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,147 mi
Last recorded154,147 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 154,147 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 148,111 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 144,989 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 144,989 miles

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bushes (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 136,926 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded os (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front top mounts have movement

Fail 19 Oct 2016 136,926 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded ns (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded os (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front top mounts have movement

Pass 24 Dec 2015 131,685 miles

engine covers

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f cv gaiter deteriorated

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear discs corroded

turbo oil leak from charge side

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2015 131,676 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f cv gaiter deteriorated

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear discs corroded

turbo oil leak from charge side

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 120,384 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

handbrake travel

Pass 27 Sep 2013 113,060 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 113,060 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 105,691 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 105,573 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight bind on nearside rear

Pass 11 Oct 2011 96,355 miles

nearside / offside rear brakes binding slightly

offside front + all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2010 88,327 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 81,389 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 74,295 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 67,385 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 61,344 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 OHL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OHL, 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 OHL registered?

EO51 OHL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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