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YG51 RCY

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,651 mi
Last recorded162,651 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 162,651 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

windscreen wiper linkage is worn

Fail 7 Jul 2021 162,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

windscreen wiper linkage is worn

Pass 15 Jul 2020 153,717 miles

Front headlights deteriorated

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside front outer sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Nearside parking brake low effort

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2020 153,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front headlights deteriorated

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside front outer sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 146,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 142,887 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 142,887 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 138,021 miles

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

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

oil leak

under trays fitted needs securing

Pass 7 Jul 2016 132,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 123,085 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 123,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 115,519 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 105,780 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 90,543 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,333 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 74,641 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 71,915 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 67,353 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 67,353 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 62,908 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 58,527 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 58,488 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 50,284 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 50,063 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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 RCY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

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

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