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YG51 RGV

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,561 mi
Last recorded143,561 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 143,561 miles

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 27 Mar 2015 143,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 30 Aug 2014 142,770 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 120,340 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 120,340 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 104,169 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 93,020 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 93,020 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 84,439 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 78,022 miles

O/S/F wheel bearing noisey

Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,334 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 63,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 May 2007 63,978 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 May 2006 63,015 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 RGV is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver 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 RGV, 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 RGV registered?

YG51 RGV is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is YG51 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG51 RGV 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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