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YD51 YCL

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,056 mi
Last recorded106,056 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 YCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 106,056 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 98,211 miles

nearside rear brake slight tightness to turn but not significantly reading on brake rolling road.

offside rear brake slight tightness to turn but not significantly reading on brake rolling road.

Fail 9 Dec 2013 98,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear brake slight tightness to turn but not significantly reading on brake rolling road.

offside rear brake slight tightness to turn but not significantly reading on brake rolling road.

Fail 13 Dec 2012 83,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light remains illuminated on instrument cluster

exhaust system showing signs of deterioration

Pass 13 Dec 2012 83,296 miles

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light remains illuminated on instrument cluster

exhaust system showing signs of deterioration

Pass 21 Nov 2011 73,696 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 73,696 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 68,386 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 64,107 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 53,123 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 45,456 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 37,655 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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YD51 YCL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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