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FG51 RYT

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,812 mi
Last recorded130,812 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 RYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 130,812 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 123,494 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 115,346 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 115,309 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 104,932 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

turbo noisy

Pass 22 Oct 2012 104,932 miles

turbo noisy

Pass 4 Jan 2012 100,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center exhaust mounting insecure

engine cover insecure to body

Fail 4 Jan 2012 100,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center exhaust mounting insecure

engine cover insecure to body

Pass 29 Dec 2010 95,101 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 90,975 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 86,903 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 83,290 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 83,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 79,980 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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FG51 RYT is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG51 RYT, 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 FG51 RYT?

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What year was FG51 RYT registered?

FG51 RYT is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is FG51 RYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 RYT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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