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YG51 YWJ

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

275,050 mi
Last recorded275,050 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 YWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 275,050 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 274,993 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 260,715 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 244,897 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 221,071 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 201,528 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 201,528 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 186,649 miles

r/n/s tyre tread inner shoulder worn exhaust front section repair

Fail 25 Sep 2007 186,646 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 169,364 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 143,316 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre starting to mishape

Pass 22 Sep 2005 143,316 miles

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.

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 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.

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