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YG51 PYT

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,195 mi
Last recorded157,195 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 PYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 157,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 155,682 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 155,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 151,199 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 142,500 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 135,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 135,129 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 128,047 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 128,047 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 121,791 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 121,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 116,120 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 102,496 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 88,607 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 PYT is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PYT, 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 PYT registered?

YG51 PYT is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YG51 PYT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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