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EY51 WUR

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,493 mi
Last recorded180,493 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 WUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2016 180,493 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

unable to fully check nearside rear and offside rear seat belts due to baby seats fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 175,400 miles

headlight images only just distinct

Pass 3 Sep 2014 170,811 miles

both headlight images only just distinct

offside handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 6 Sep 2013 161,167 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edges

offside rear hand brake lever arm does not fully return to stop

Pass 6 Sep 2012 148,664 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

intercooler leaking oil

nearside front tyre getting close to wear bars

offside front inner steering arm has slight play in inner ball joint

Fail 6 Sep 2012 148,664 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

intercooler leaking oil

nearside front tyre getting close to wear bars

offside front inner steering arm has slight play in inner ball joint

Pass 3 Sep 2011 139,102 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 126,658 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 126,658 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 116,222 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 105,698 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 105,577 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 89,680 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 73,639 miles

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

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

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 WUR is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WUR, 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 WUR registered?

EY51 WUR is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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