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DU51 YEY

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,335 mi
Last recorded137,335 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 YEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 137,335 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 134,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 132,849 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

back box hanger deteriorated

centre exhaust hanger broken off exhaust but still secure

Pass 21 Aug 2018 130,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 125,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken off exhaust but still secure

Pass 8 Aug 2016 120,730 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 117,636 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 113,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer bracket rotted off

Pass 15 Aug 2013 108,236 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate contaminated

Pass 7 Aug 2012 102,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 96,248 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 96,248 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 91,316 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 85,015 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 85,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 76,613 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 70,503 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 70,503 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 64,462 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 57,172 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 YEY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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