MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
275,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers seat fabric +padding worn away exposing metal frame
exhaust middle section heatshield insecure
o/s outer sill damaged
o/s/f bottom plastic valance insecure
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers seat fabric +padding worn away exposing metal frame
exhaust middle section heatshield insecure
o/s outer sill damaged
o/s/f bottom plastic valance insecure
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
r/n/s tyre tread inner shoulder worn exhaust front section repair
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
r/n/s tyre tread inner shoulder worn exhaust front section repair
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/r tyre starting to mishape
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/r tyre starting to mishape
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YG51 YWJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?
YG51 YWJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 October 2001.
Is YG51 YWJ safe to buy?
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