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FD51 YTC

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,997 mi
Last recorded129,997 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 YTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 129,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing outer edge slightly

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 129,993 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing outer edge slightly

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 126,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

e m l light on

Pass 11 Jan 2016 123,446 miles

headlamps poor beam patterns

Pass 5 Jan 2015 120,286 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 116,837 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 116,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 112,753 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 109,050 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 100,917 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 92,894 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 84,145 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 84,145 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 77,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2006 71,984 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 YTC is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YTC, 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 FD51 YTC registered?

FD51 YTC is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is FD51 YTC safe to buy?

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