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FD51 ELH

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,727 mi
Last recorded173,727 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 ELH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 173,727 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 173,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Dec 2008 141,270 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 110,005 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 109,989 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 99,693 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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FD51 ELH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FD51 ELH, 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 FD51 ELH registered?

FD51 ELH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is FD51 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 ELH shows 6 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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