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AV51 YZO

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

169,491 mi
Last recorded169,491 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 YZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 169,491 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 164,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 164,221 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Unable to open bonnet

Unable to open filler flap.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 163,318 miles

Offside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge.

Fail 9 Feb 2015 163,318 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge.

Rear brake discs are corroded & wearing thin.

Rear brake pads are wearing thin.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 151,015 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 135,681 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 124,852 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 114,654 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 99,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 87,166 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 75,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on inner/outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2007 65,769 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear & n/s/f tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 65,769 miles

both rear & n/s/f tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 56,116 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 42,146 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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AV51 YZO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV51 YZO, 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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What year was AV51 YZO registered?

AV51 YZO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is AV51 YZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 YZO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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