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YG51 OVL

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,641 mi
Last recorded91,641 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 OVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 91,641 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 87,263 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn pitted and corroded

Fail 31 May 2017 87,263 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brake discs slightly worn pitted and corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 80,967 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 80,967 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2015 74,596 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,888 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,944 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 64,333 miles

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

front antiroll bar bushes slightly worn

Fail 18 Oct 2011 60,749 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)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust mounting point insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2011 60,749 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)

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

centre exhaust mounting point insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2010 56,522 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,312 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 46,705 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 41,134 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 34,675 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,675 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 OVL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,595cc 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 YG51 OVL, 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 OVL registered?

YG51 OVL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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The MOT history for YG51 OVL 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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