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YG51 PLM

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,365 mi
Last recorded157,365 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 PLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2012 157,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

bind on nearside rear brake

both nearside inner and outer driveshaft gaiters cracking

downpipe deteriorated and blowing at flex

nearside front coil spring lower tip missing

nearside wiper split on ends

offside front brake pads on wear limit

reduced damping effect on front shock absorbers

wear in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

wear in front brake discs

wear in nearside front driveshaft inner joint

wear on rear brake discs

Pass 31 Jul 2012 157,365 miles

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

bind on nearside rear brake

both nearside inner and outer driveshaft gaiters cracking

downpipe deteriorated and blowing at flex

nearside front coil spring lower tip missing

nearside wiper split on ends

offside front brake pads on wear limit

reduced damping effect on front shock absorbers

wear in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

wear in front brake discs

wear in nearside front driveshaft inner joint

wear on rear brake discs

Pass 4 Jul 2011 129,412 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 115,226 miles

front offside and front nearside tyres worn smooth inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2009 109,626 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 109,626 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 101,900 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 88,667 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front cv boot damp with grease

Fail 27 Jun 2007 88,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

nearside front cv boot damp with grease

Pass 10 Jul 2006 73,054 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 PLM is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PLM, 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 PLM registered?

YG51 PLM is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is YG51 PLM safe to buy?

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