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YC51 HVH

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,020 mi
Last recorded153,020 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 HVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 153,020 miles

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

Nearside Front noise on hub

Nearside Front wing mirror damage

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust bracket corroded off

haze on headlights

Fail 27 Jan 2017 152,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front noise on hub

Nearside Front wing mirror damage

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn badly

centre exhaust bracket corroded off

haze on headlights

Pass 29 Jan 2016 143,065 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 136,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 136,442 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 130,615 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 125,812 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 125,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 118,187 miles

rear axel bushes poor o/s and n/s

rear brake pipes poor due to corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2011 118,187 miles

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

rear axel bushes poor o/s and n/s

rear brake pipes poor due to corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2010 112,611 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 112,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front pads and discs poor

Pass 3 Oct 2009 105,340 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 105,340 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 94,784 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 94,784 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 74,903 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 62,273 miles

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

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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YC51 HVH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YC51 HVH, 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 YC51 HVH registered?

YC51 HVH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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