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BX51 YKY

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

256,604 mi
Last recorded256,604 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 YKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 256,604 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 250,484 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 250,484 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 242,115 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 226,181 miles

Pinhole in offside outer drive shaft gaiter

Slight play/wear in nearside track rod end

Fail 7 Sep 2015 226,180 miles

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

Pinhole in offside outer drive shaft gaiter

Slight play/wear in nearside track rod end

Pass 11 Sep 2014 211,856 miles

N/S/F -O/S/F lower suspension arms rear bushes split but no excessive movement.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 211,848 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 199,564 miles

Engine vibration

Fail 10 Sep 2013 199,564 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine vibration

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 192,281 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 182,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 167,194 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 151,713 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 137,680 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 137,680 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2007 119,325 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 102,598 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 85,344 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2005 85,344 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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BX51 YKY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BX51 YKY, 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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BX51 YKY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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