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DG51 YRD

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

82,314 mi
Last recorded82,314 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 YRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 82,314 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 77,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 77,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 74,044 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (BORDERLINE PASS) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BORDERLINE PASS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 69,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 68,855 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres cracking/perishing on tread

Pass 10 Aug 2016 67,873 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres cracking/perishing on tread

Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,703 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

all 4 tyres cracking/perishing on tread

Pass 12 Aug 2014 65,556 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 63,498 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,410 miles

Drivers side wiper blade rubber deteriorating

Front & rear tyres perishing/cracking on tread

Pass 1 Aug 2011 57,562 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 54,298 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 50,635 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 44,484 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 40,849 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 36,396 miles

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

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

front number plate reflector deteriorating.

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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DG51 YRD is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DG51 YRD, 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 DG51 YRD registered?

DG51 YRD is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is DG51 YRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 YRD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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