MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,842 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AIR BAG LIGHT ON
BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT
BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHS CRACKING & SOFT
O/S REAR BUMP STOP U/S N/S REAR BUMP STOP CRACKING
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
air bag fault
n/s inner cv boot leaking
n/s/r seat belt buckle damaged
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
air bag fault
n/s inner cv boot leaking
n/s/r seat belt buckle damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AIR BAG LIGHT ON
BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHS CRACKING/PEELING
BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES. N/S NEARING LEGAL LIMIT
O/S CALIPER HANDBRAKE LEVER NOT RETURNING.
Both front tyres worn inner edges, nearing wear indicators. †Both rear tyres worn on inner edges †O/s handbrake lever not returning fully †Both rear axle bushs splitting †Unable to open boot ?
Both front tyres worn inner edges, nearing wear indicators. †Both rear tyres worn on inner edges †O/s handbrake lever not returning fully †Both rear axle bushs splitting †Unable to open boot ?
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge
nail in tyre
o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EY51 FYU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 EY51 FYU, 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 EY51 FYU registered?
EY51 FYU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 September 2001.
Is EY51 FYU safe to buy?
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