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FN51 XYK

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

155,060 mi
Last recorded155,060 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 XYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 155,060 miles

Front sub frame bushes worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 153,524 miles

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

Front sub frame bushes worn

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 151,004 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2023 151,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 150,104 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 150,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 149,085 miles

Front Headlamps have mist

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 147,453 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 143,592 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 138,387 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 131,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 126,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 118,979 miles

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

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 114,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2013 109,273 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 104,784 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 99,046 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 93,114 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 81,778 miles

alternative support fitted to rear exhaust box

Fail 24 Aug 2009 81,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

alternative support fitted to rear exhaust box

Pass 18 Aug 2008 72,002 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 61,648 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 30 Aug 2006 49,757 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 XYK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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