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FD51 XMK

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

168,003 mi
Last recorded168,003 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 XMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 168,003 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play to both front top shock absorber mounts

Fail 10 Nov 2014 167,869 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play to both front top shock absorber mounts

Pass 16 Nov 2013 152,330 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 138,511 miles

o/s/f brake flexi hose chaffed!. ...

o/s/f headlight has a weak pattern...

Pass 14 Nov 2011 125,824 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 115,932 miles

o/s/r tyre balding!!

rear exhaust mount!!!

Pass 4 Nov 2009 106,902 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 8 Nov 2008 97,117 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2007 86,466 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 76,789 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 XMK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FD51 XMK, 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 FD51 XMK registered?

FD51 XMK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is FD51 XMK safe to buy?

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