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YF51 DZD

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,197 mi
Last recorded179,197 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 DZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2015 179,197 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 163,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 153,315 miles

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

rear exhuast corroded

very low

Pass 18 Feb 2012 145,011 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 136,225 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 129,170 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 95,160 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 60,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 56,565 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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YF51 DZD is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YF51 DZD, 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 YF51 DZD registered?

YF51 DZD is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is YF51 DZD safe to buy?

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