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YE51 WLG

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,245 mi
Last recorded125,245 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 WLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 125,245 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

OIL LEAK

REAR NO.PLATE DETERIORATING

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNTS

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Fail 4 Feb 2009 125,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

OIL LEAK

REAR NO.PLATE DETERIORATING

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNTS

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Fail 17 Jan 2008 109,226 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

REAR NO.PLATE DETERIORATING

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 109,226 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

REAR NO.PLATE DETERIORATING

Pass 20 Jan 2007 93,768 miles

Nearside rear position lamp repaired with tape

engine has plastic covers fitted underneth

offside mirror cassing damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 9 Jan 2006 82,710 miles

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

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 WLG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE51 WLG, 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 YE51 WLG?

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What year was YE51 WLG registered?

YE51 WLG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is YE51 WLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE51 WLG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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