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FG51 AUV

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,013 mi
Last recorded80,013 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 AUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 80,013 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 80,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 69,950 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 69,950 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 67,247 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 67,247 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 61,122 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 54,757 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 50,124 miles

EML light on

Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,446 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Dec 2008 40,445 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 35,451 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2006 29,951 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 23,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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FG51 AUV is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FG51 AUV, 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

How do I check the history of FG51 AUV?

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What year was FG51 AUV registered?

FG51 AUV is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is FG51 AUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 AUV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG51 AUV have outstanding finance?

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