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YG51 SCF

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,235 mi
Last recorded132,235 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 SCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 132,235 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Dec 2016 132,235 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 124,360 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 120,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 116,988 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 110,149 miles

corrosion to discs..................

Fail 2 Oct 2012 110,143 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to discs..................

Pass 13 Oct 2011 107,038 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

heavy corrosion to rear brake discs[recommend renewal]

nearside rear bumpstop damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2011 106,933 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavy corrosion to rear brake discs[recommend renewal]

nearside rear bumpstop damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2010 98,006 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 90,039 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 82,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 75,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 75,511 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 68,568 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 58,824 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 56,598 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 SCF is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SCF, 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 SCF registered?

YG51 SCF is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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