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EX51 TYO

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,621 mi
Last recorded209,621 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 TYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 209,621 miles

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 193,699 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 193,699 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both headlamps cloudy and affecting light output. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot will not open. (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 174,438 miles

Body damage N.S.Rear

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake slight bind

Fail 19 Sep 2017 174,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Body damage N.S.Rear

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake slight bind

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 157,631 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 20 Sep 2016 157,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyser (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2015 144,184 miles

Both rear tyres "feathered off on inside edges.

Offside door mirror glass cracked.

Offside front tyre worn close to limit on edges.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 144,184 miles

Both rear tyres "feathered off on inside edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside door mirror glass cracked.

Offside front tyre worn close to limit on edges.

Pass 13 Sep 2014 134,217 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2014 134,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 124,407 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 124,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 114,094 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 94,905 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 88,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 88,516 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 84,345 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 77,815 miles

STONE CHIP IN ZONE B OF WINDSCREEN OK AT PRESENT MAY TRAVEL IN TIME

Pass 7 Dec 2006 65,166 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 60,667 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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EX51 TYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EX51 TYO, 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 TYO registered?

EX51 TYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is EX51 TYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 TYO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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