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FE51 GPK

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,312 mi
Last recorded211,312 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 GPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 211,312 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 211,312 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 208,376 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 205,488 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 202,472 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 199,379 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 199,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 195,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f outer wing has light corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2013 189,810 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 184,740 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 164,621 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 134,638 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 103,920 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 103,876 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 71,687 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 59,420 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 58,186 miles

rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 23 May 2006 44,928 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 44,921 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 44,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 GPK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FE51 GPK, 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 GPK registered?

FE51 GPK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FE51 GPK safe to buy?

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