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FL51 SWU

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,297 mi
Last recorded127,297 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 SWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 127,297 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 127,297 miles

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 117,916 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 117,916 miles

airbag lamp intermittent recommend check

c.o. at 0.31% pass

Pass 24 Feb 2014 111,452 miles

osf and nsf top shocker bushes have minor movement

Fail 22 Feb 2014 111,452 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 105,407 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 105,407 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 99,455 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 88,762 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 88,762 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 79,193 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 79,193 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 71,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,595 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 62,595 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 50,965 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 47,151 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 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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