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YE51 OSK

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,604 mi
Last recorded61,604 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 OSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 61,604 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 55,291 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 41,951 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 37,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material with built in flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material with built in flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2021 34,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2021 34,150 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 32,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 28,946 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 24,928 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 24,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 24,867 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lense cracked but not showing white

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 24,156 miles

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)

both front bottom arm rear bushes slightly deteriated

n/s/r light lense cracked but not showing white

Pass 31 Oct 2013 23,332 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 22,709 miles

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

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

crack in nearside rear light unit

rear pads sticking slightly

front disks corroded on inner surface

Pass 1 Nov 2011 21,747 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 20,659 miles

disk pitted

Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,058 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 17,439 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 15,996 miles

rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 7 Nov 2006 14,268 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 12,158 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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YE51 OSK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YE51 OSK, 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

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What year was YE51 OSK registered?

YE51 OSK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is YE51 OSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE51 OSK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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