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FL51 SVX

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,738 mi
Last recorded112,738 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 SVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 112,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2020 112,738 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2019 106,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2019 106,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2018 99,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2018 99,759 miles

Braking system leaking Vacuum pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 93,647 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush O S N S (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 86,509 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 86,509 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 70,911 miles

0/s/r tyre badly cracked

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 70,907 miles

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush O/s n/s axel bushes (2.4.G.2)

0/s/r tyre badly cracked

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 54,780 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,998 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,132 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,853 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 34,707 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,853 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 30,219 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,253 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 24,360 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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FL51 SVX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL51 SVX, 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 FL51 SVX registered?

FL51 SVX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is FL51 SVX safe to buy?

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