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FH51 PHJ

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,581 mi
Last recorded55,581 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 PHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,581 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,680 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 47,975 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,553 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 42,553 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2006 36,863 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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FH51 PHJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FH51 PHJ, 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 FH51 PHJ?

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What year was FH51 PHJ registered?

FH51 PHJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is FH51 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 PHJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH51 PHJ have outstanding finance?

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