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FG51 OSR

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

245,512 mi
Last recorded245,512 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 OSR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 245,512 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Induction leak (intercooler area)

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (inner edge worn smooth) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 242,312 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 239,220 miles

hissing noise from engine compartment

Fail 20 Sep 2017 239,220 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

hissing noise from engine compartment

Pass 12 Sep 2016 235,781 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

both head lights are missing a securing bolt

Pass 23 Sep 2015 231,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are quite worn on the inner edges

both headlights are missing a securing bolt

one exhaust tailpipe is missing and the other is heavily corroded and weak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 231,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres are quite worn on the inner edges

both headlights are missing a securing bolt

one exhaust tailpipe is missing and the other is heavily corroded and weak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 221,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged not exposing cords

Pass 13 Sep 2013 204,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 193,168 miles

Front and rear discs corroded

NSF tyre worn heavily on inner edge (stepped tread)

OSF Door hard to open

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 19 Sep 2011 181,383 miles

engine cover and undershielding are in place

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

offside front brake hose has slight cracking

oil leak in engine bay

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rubber fuel hoses cracking

Fail 14 Sep 2011 181,071 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

enigne covers in place

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

offside front brake hose has slight cracking

offside front tyre tread depth low worn on inner edge

oil leak

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rubber fuel hoses cracking

slight free play at steering wheel, covers in place so unable to fully inspect UJ(s)

undershild in place around engine bay

Pass 20 Sep 2010 167,076 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges

front headlamp aims in poor condition

offside steering rack arm has slight play

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Sep 2009 150,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake disc in poor condition

Fail 22 Sep 2009 150,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2008 133,840 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 133,840 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 116,587 miles

n/s rear tyre tread depth right on legal limit on inner edge

n/s/front tyre inner wall slightly damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2006 99,472 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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FG51 OSR is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FG51 OSR, 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 FG51 OSR registered?

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

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