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BX51 YLR

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,530 mi
Last recorded185,530 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 YLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 185,530 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Mar 2017 185,530 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 177,855 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy poss due to new rear brakes fitted, brake performance good.

EPC light illuminated on instrument panel.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

heavy noise heard n/s front

Fail 11 Mar 2016 177,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pedal slightly spongy poss due to new rear brakes fitted, brake performance good.

EPC light illuminated on instrument panel.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 164,122 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 157,003 miles

Both front wiper rubbers split at ends

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 157,003 miles

Both front wiper rubbers split at ends

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)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 151,401 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 149,202 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 149,202 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn/corroded

rear tyres low

Pass 6 Dec 2010 143,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 114,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

epc warning light on

Pass 23 Nov 2009 114,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

epc warning light on

Fail 28 Nov 2008 86,319 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust middle braket broken

Pass 28 Nov 2008 86,319 miles

Coolant leak

exhaust middle braket broken

Pass 22 Nov 2007 61,692 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 46,610 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 34,618 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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BX51 YLR is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLR, 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 YLR is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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