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YG51 PYL

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,723 mi
Last recorded85,723 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2019 85,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear portion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper attachment (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside rear tyre deteriorated and inner sidewall slightly misshaped

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle/suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2018 84,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated/leaking

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded rear portions

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front flexi brake hose ferrule/pipe on to caliper corroded

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear axle/suspension components corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 82,502 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X2 (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner cv boot loose but not leaking

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Fail 17 May 2017 82,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X2 (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner cv boot loose but not leaking

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,748 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose but not insecure (2.5.C.1a)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

front lower bumper/spoiler damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2016 80,741 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose but not insecure (2.5.C.1a)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

front lower bumper/spoiler damaged

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 79,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 79,084 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 74,855 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 71,033 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 66,955 miles

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

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads worn

Pass 4 May 2010 56,356 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 56,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 50,681 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,681 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2008 44,786 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2007 39,090 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,334 miles

N/s/r tyre getting low on 4mm.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

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 PYL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PYL, 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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YG51 PYL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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