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YD51 CPE

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,540 mi
Last recorded128,540 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 CPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 128,540 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 128,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 112,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

e.m.l on

Fail 17 Feb 2012 112,483 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

e.m.l on

Pass 12 Feb 2011 100,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 95,774 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 89,129 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 78,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 78,945 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 70,041 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 60,512 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 57,622 miles

high level brake light not working

water damage to both no plates

Fail 29 Sep 2006 57,622 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level brake light not working

water damage to both no plates

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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YD51 CPE is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YD51 CPE, 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 YD51 CPE registered?

YD51 CPE is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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