MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,297 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
airbag lamp intermittent recommend check
c.o. at 0.31% pass
airbag lamp intermittent recommend check
c.o. at 0.31% pass
osf and nsf top shocker bushes have minor movement
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
osf and nsf top shocker bushes have minor movement
front tyres and n/s/r tyre close to legal limit, front brake pads close to legal limit, rear discs corroded, front struts have slight play at upper attachment, o/s/r shocker slight seepage
n/s/f wing damaged, airbag light on, front headlights worn (aim not so clear), minor exhaust leak at front flexi, oil leak, n/s/f track rod end inner arm has slight play
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front tyres and n/s/r tyre close to legal limit, front brake pads close to legal limit, rear discs corroded, front struts have slight play at upper attachment, o/s/r shocker slight seepage
n/s/f wing damaged, airbag light on, front headlights worn (aim not so clear), minor exhaust leak at front flexi, oil leak, n/s/f track rod end inner arm has slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyres wearing low on tread
nails in nearside rear tyre
srs lamp on
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front tyres wearing low on tread
nails in nearside rear tyre
srs lamp on
nearside mirror not fitted
Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
battery weak/no spare
damage down nearside
offside mirror cover damaged/loose
srs lamp on
tracking requires attention
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
battery weak/no spare
damage down nearside
nearside mirror not fitted
offside mirror cover damaged/loose
srs lamp on
tracking requires attention
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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FL51 SWU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 FL51 SWU, 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 SWU registered?
FL51 SWU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 September 2001.
Is FL51 SWU safe to buy?
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