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OU51VLO
2001 VOLKSWAGEN BORA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OU51VLO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BORA
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
10 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 248,025 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- rear subframe general corrosion
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
11 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 237,049 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 229,164 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
6 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 218,977 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 202,008 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2022 4 Jul 20261 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 188,865 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat (6.1.2 (a))
9 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 176,981 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and REAR (0.1 (b))
- under neath try and engine cover fitted obscuring some component
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all sides slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged holder (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources weak (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 176,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and REAR (0.1 (b))
- Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged holder (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all sides slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- under neath try and engine cover fitted obscuring some component
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources weak (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 164,501 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2019 4 Jul 20269 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 153,499 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 153,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 143,147 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2017 4 Jul 202616 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 143,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 132,972 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust hanger broken
9 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 132,972 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust hanger broken
1 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 119,227 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2015 4 Jul 202615 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,686 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2014 4 Jul 202614 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 99,308 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2013 4 Jul 202613 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 99,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,118 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2012 4 Jul 20264 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,935 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2011 4 Jul 202628 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,246 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2010 4 Jul 202627 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 73,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
24 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 64,761 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,179 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 49,775 MI
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OU51VLO was registered on 2001-11-05
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