MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
front offside and front nearside tyres worn smooth inner edges
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)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
front brake discs worn
nearside front cv boot damp with grease
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
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for YG51 PLM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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