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YG51 NOH

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

45,081 mi
Last recorded45,081 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 NOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 45,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 44,763 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 44,201 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 43,642 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 43,318 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 43,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 195/65/15 nail on edge ()

Pass 3 Nov 2018 42,680 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 42,051 miles

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

slight bind from rear brakes

Pass 3 Nov 2016 41,420 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 40,366 miles

engine management light on time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2015 40,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

engine management light on time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2014 39,528 miles

eml on

exhaust bracket broken note exhaust still adequatley supported at time of test

Fail 6 Nov 2014 39,528 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml on

exhaust bracket broken note exhaust still adequatley supported at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2013 37,562 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 35,854 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light on dash

rear brakes binding

Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,854 miles

engine management light on dash

rear brakes binding

Pass 28 Oct 2011 34,377 miles

engine light on

Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,837 miles

engine light on

Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,739 miles

Engine light on

rear tyres cracked

slight play in n/s/f shocker top bearing

Fail 30 Oct 2009 30,739 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine light on

rear tyres cracked

slight play in n/s/f shocker top bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2008 28,725 miles

rear number plate starting too de laminate,centre exhaust bracket damaged but still supported

Pass 29 Oct 2007 25,581 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,191 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 22,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 17,520 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 NOH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NOH, 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 NOH registered?

YG51 NOH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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