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OU51VCE
2001 VOLKSWAGEN BORA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OU51VCE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BORA
- Year 2001
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
14
Passes
11
Failures
56%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
8 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 155,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to failure (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 152,661 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount worn 5mm lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 152,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Buckle casing missing may lead to buckle failure or injury (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation pointing wrong way (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Inside fitting instruction reads on the outside of wheel (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount worn 5mm lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
5 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 149,136 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 149,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 145,193 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front 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)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front 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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
5 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 145,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
9 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 139,603 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2017 4 Jul 202617 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,476 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2016 4 Jul 202617 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 123,476 MI
4 Jul 202619 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 130,118 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2015 4 Jul 202619 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 130,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
13 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 124,716 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2014 4 Jul 202612 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 124,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Offside 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
17 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 118,383 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 112,212 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 112,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 106,588 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2011 4 Jul 202615 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 99,299 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
15 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 99,299 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 92,160 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2009 4 Jul 202615 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 82,163 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 82,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 72,260 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2007 4 Jul 20266 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 72,260 MI
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OU51VCE was registered on 2001-10-29
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