2001 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · GF51 LCA
2001 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 177,205 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GF51 LCA Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2014
- 177,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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GF51 LCA Mileage History
- 14/09/200672,145 mi
- 11/09/200775,951 mi+3,806 mi
- 12/09/200880,042 mi+4,091 mi
- 16/09/200983,754 mi+3,712 mi
- 01/09/201087,858 mi+4,104 mi
- 22/08/201199,658 mi+11,800 mi
- 01/09/201199,658 mi
- 06/09/2012126,735 mi+27,077 mi
- 02/08/2013146,384 mi+19,649 mi
- 17/07/2014176,604 mi+30,220 mi
- 22/07/2014177,205 mi+601 mi
Average of roughly 13,379 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
GF51 LCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Bora (GF51 LCA) between September 2006 and July 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)”.
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