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YG51 CNU

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

235,772 mi
Last recorded235,772 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 CNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 235,772 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 232,255 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 224,974 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Dec 2018 224,871 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2017 216,768 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Dec 2016 208,954 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 201,195 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlamp adjuster used to recheck headlamp aim

Fail 19 Dec 2015 201,185 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Vehicles internal headlamp adjuster used to recheck headlamp aim

Pass 23 Dec 2014 193,439 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 193,240 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 185,450 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 178,315 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear brake disc corrored

rear brake balance 24%

Pass 9 Jan 2012 170,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 160,883 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 160,861 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 145,537 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 118,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 99,140 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 90,601 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 82,401 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 82,401 miles

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

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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YG51 CNU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YG51 CNU, 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 YG51 CNU registered?

YG51 CNU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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