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OU51VCL
2001 VOLKSWAGEN BORA
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OU51VCL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BORA
- Year 2001
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
15
Passes
12
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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103 Total Defects Recorded
3 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 198,097 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 198,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 189,280 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 189,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 180,149 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 180,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 174,778 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
6 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 174,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drope linke broken (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
4 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 170,243 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2017 4 Jul 20264 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 170,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
30 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 164,947 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2016 4 Jul 202630 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 164,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 158,071 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2015 4 Jul 202626 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 151,620 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
25 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 151,620 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 146,298 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2013 4 Jul 20261 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 146,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
26 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 136,709 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2012 4 Jul 202626 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 136,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
14 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 127,142 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2011 4 Jul 202614 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 127,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
4 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 114,736 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 99,552 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 99,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 81,797 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 81,797 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 66,094 MI
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OU51VCL was registered on 2001-10-22
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