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EX51 EOW

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,507 mi
Last recorded126,507 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 EOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 126,507 miles

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

front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2017 118,015 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 109,502 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 109,402 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 99,369 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 99,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 88,971 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 78,669 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 78,669 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 69,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2011 58,585 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 58,585 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)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2010 46,214 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,805 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 29,207 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 21,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 21,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EX51 EOW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EX51 EOW, 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 EX51 EOW registered?

EX51 EOW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is EX51 EOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 EOW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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