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YG51 COJ

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,984 mi
Last recorded125,984 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 COJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 125,984 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 124,666 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 124,666 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 123,212 miles

both rear wheels slightly binding

slight under body corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2017 123,212 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both very cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear wheels slightly binding

slight under body corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2016 121,295 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 121,260 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 118,553 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust backbox hangers corroded but still secure

Pass 15 Jan 2015 118,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust backbox hangers corroded but still secure

Pass 23 Jan 2014 113,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 113,694 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 106,568 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 99,932 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 93,132 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 93,132 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 88,181 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 82,270 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 79,420 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 74,423 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 69,349 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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YG51 COJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG51 COJ, 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 COJ registered?

YG51 COJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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