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FD51 YTA

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,822 mi
Last recorded80,822 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 YTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2010 80,822 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 71,564 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 59,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,141 miles

Offside,nearside rear axle bushes bonding deteriated but no excess play

Fail 12 Mar 2007 43,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside,nearside rear axle bushes bonding deteriated/failed but no excess play

Pass 10 Mar 2006 37,617 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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FD51 YTA is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FD51 YTA, 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

How do I check the history of FD51 YTA?

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What year was FD51 YTA registered?

FD51 YTA is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is FD51 YTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 YTA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD51 YTA have outstanding finance?

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