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BT51 MYG

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,797 mi
Last recorded195,797 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 MYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 195,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 191,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 191,642 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 185,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 174,177 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 168,653 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 159,690 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 148,044 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 148,044 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2010 137,553 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 137,553 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 126,928 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 116,262 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 96,325 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 71,925 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces lipped/corroded and in poor condition

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

Rear number plate deteriated

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2006 71,925 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces lipped/corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear number plate deteriated

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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BT51 MYG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT51 MYG, 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 BT51 MYG registered?

BT51 MYG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is BT51 MYG safe to buy?

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