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2001 VOLKSWAGEN BORA
General Information
- Registration OU51CMZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BORA
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 24 Sep 2020
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 169,005 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 169,004 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Braking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
- Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected at battery (4.11 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
5 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 159,420 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread area
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 159,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread area
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
7 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 153,168 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 153,168 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
10 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 143,949 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- slight play in o/s inner steering joint
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
13 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 133,237 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2016 28 Jun 20267 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 120,094 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 120,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,131 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2014 28 Jun 202625 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 107,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
24 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,823 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013 28 Jun 202619 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 94,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
31 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,801 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2012 28 Jun 202628 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 85,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
30 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 78,678 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2011 28 Jun 202630 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 71,929 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2010 28 Jun 202624 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,256 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2009 28 Jun 202624 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 66,256 MI
28 Jun 202630 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 55,416 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2008 28 Jun 202624 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 45,944 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2006 28 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OU51CMZ was registered on 2001-09-01
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