MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,530 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak ()
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 ()
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
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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
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)
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside front tyre
epc warning light on
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust middle braket broken
Coolant leak
exhaust middle braket broken
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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What year was BX51 YLR registered?
BX51 YLR is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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