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FN51 SZR

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,288 mi
Last recorded91,288 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 SZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 91,288 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 90,657 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 90,657 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 90,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 90,090 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 83,439 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 83,439 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 75,650 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 68,757 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 61,952 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 55,440 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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FN51 SZR is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FN51 SZR, 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 FN51 SZR?

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What year was FN51 SZR registered?

FN51 SZR is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is FN51 SZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 SZR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FN51 SZR have outstanding finance?

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