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FE51 FJY

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,429 mi
Last recorded154,429 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 FJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 154,429 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 154,423 miles

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 149,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 142,069 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 134,144 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers seatbelt, slight fluffing of edges.

Front brake disc's corroded on inner faces.

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 123,844 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 123,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 114,598 miles

Front Brake Disks Corroded On Inner Faces

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 105,336 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 96,051 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 96,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FE51 FJY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FE51 FJY, 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 FE51 FJY registered?

FE51 FJY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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