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YF51 XXG

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,201 mi
Last recorded123,201 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 XXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 123,201 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 123,199 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 116,091 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 115,286 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 107,149 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 96,062 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 96,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 88,383 miles

engine management light on

Pass 18 Dec 2012 83,752 miles

brake discs wearing,exhaust centre bracket broken off,wiper rubbers wearing

Fail 2 Dec 2011 68,811 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES BECOMING LOW

INNER OF N/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO GET OUT OF SHAPE

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,811 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES BECOMING LOW

INNER OF N/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO GET OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,077 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 51,727 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 46,577 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 39,285 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 32,362 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 25,128 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 XXG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XXG, 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 XXG registered?

YF51 XXG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for YF51 XXG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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