2001 Volkswagen Bora Sport TDI 1.9L Heavy oil · OU51 FSJ
2001 Volkswagen Bora Sport TDI (1.9L, heavy oil). First registered 12 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 162,371 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA SPORT TDI
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU51 FSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 162,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU51 FSJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Bora Sport Tdi (OU51 FSJ) between October 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (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: “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
OU51 FSJ Mileage History
- 29/10/2021115,270 mi
- 18/03/2023133,654 mi+18,384 mi
- 30/09/2024146,580 mi+12,926 mi
- 03/10/2024146,580 mi
- 25/06/2026162,371 mi+15,791 mi
Average of roughly 10,118 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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