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EY51 EMF

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,186 mi
Last recorded123,186 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 EMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 123,186 miles

Front bumper valance damaged

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 123,186 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front bumper valance damaged

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 118,682 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Pass 22 Aug 2015 114,068 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 108,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Aug 2013 103,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 99,106 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2011 94,554 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 89,150 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs getting worn

Fail 31 Jul 2010 89,150 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs getting worn

Pass 3 Aug 2009 83,060 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 77,350 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 71,471 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 60,652 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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EY51 EMF is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY51 EMF, 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

How do I check the history of EY51 EMF?

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What year was EY51 EMF registered?

EY51 EMF is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EY51 EMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY51 EMF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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