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EY51 LYC

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

203,619 mi
Last recorded203,619 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 LYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 203,619 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 203,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 201,573 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 201,573 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 199,085 miles

front exhaust section heavily corroded, but not blowing at time of test

nsf shock corroded

nsr bump stop split

osf shock corroded

osr bump stop split

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 13 Oct 2015 196,608 miles

front exhaust section corroded heavily but not blowing at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2014 186,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 176,045 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 163,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear bump stops split

Pass 6 Oct 2012 163,089 miles

rear bump stops split

Pass 15 Oct 2011 151,584 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 145,752 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 135,403 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axles bushes split

rear bump stops split

Pass 28 Oct 2008 128,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 110,062 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 90,507 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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EY51 LYC is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EY51 LYC, 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 LYC registered?

EY51 LYC is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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