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DU51 YEG

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,009 mi
Last recorded148,009 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 YEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 148,009 miles

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

Offside Front wing corrded

both front tyres wearing thin inner of tyres

slight misting around steering rack

Fail 21 Aug 2017 148,009 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position boot (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wing corrded

both front tyres wearing thin inner of tyres

Pass 22 Aug 2016 138,390 miles

slight leak on power steering

Fail 18 Aug 2016 19,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight leak on power steering

Pass 17 Aug 2015 127,933 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake sticking slightly

slight seap of fluid on steering rack joint

Pass 20 Aug 2014 118,246 miles

centre exhaust bracket deteriated

front tyres wearing thin on edges

offside rear brake sticking slightly

rear brake discs corroded and worn

slight blow from middle exhaust

Fail 19 Aug 2014 118,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust bracket deteriated

front tyres wearing thin on edges

offside rear brake sticking slightly

rear brake discs corroded and worn

slight blow from middle exhaust

Pass 23 Jul 2013 106,796 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,488 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 86,174 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 68,147 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 68,125 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)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,845 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,856 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 35,647 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 26,747 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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DU51 YEG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 DU51 YEG, 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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DU51 YEG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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