MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroding (3.5.1i)
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)
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
front exhaust section corroded heavily but not blowing at time of test
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
rear bump stops split
rear bump stops split
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
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EY51 LYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for EY51 LYC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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