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EJ51 YMU

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,554 mi
Last recorded159,554 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 YMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 159,554 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 152,732 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 152,732 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 143,448 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 143,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 130,916 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 118,200 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 118,200 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 102,424 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 102,424 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 84,279 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,140 miles

off side head land deteriated but not efecting beam

Pass 14 Aug 2008 45,991 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 45,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,652 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 41,652 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 20 Sep 2006 35,856 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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EJ51 YMU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ51 YMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ51 YMU registered?

EJ51 YMU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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The MOT history for EJ51 YMU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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