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EY51 FWV

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,282 mi
Last recorded93,282 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 FWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 93,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 93,282 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 82,942 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 82,942 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,862 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2013 65,876 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,970 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 62,337 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,015 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,376 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 53,871 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,361 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 50,361 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 41,390 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 FWV is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FWV, 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 EY51 FWV registered?

EY51 FWV is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is EY51 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY51 FWV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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