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AJ51 YUB

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,317 mi
Last recorded73,317 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 YUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 73,317 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 71,497 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 71,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 69,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner ,back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner,back (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 66,633 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 64,814 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 61,849 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,901 miles

Catalytic convertor bracket snapped.

Front tyres starting to perish.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear axle bushes split.

Fail 5 Nov 2010 53,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,909 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 50,445 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 45,813 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 40,975 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 40,972 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,922 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

centre section of exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Nov 2005 28,370 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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AJ51 YUB is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 99,879 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ51 YUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ51 YUB is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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