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FN51 WNW

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,497 mi
Last recorded124,497 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 WNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2021 124,497 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 120,587 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 113,456 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 107,009 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 98,548 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 95,085 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 91,557 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 91,557 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 88,232 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 88,232 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 81,891 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 73,699 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,033 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 61,242 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 57,589 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 52,273 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 WNW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WNW, 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 FN51 WNW registered?

FN51 WNW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FN51 WNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 WNW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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