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YH51 ACF

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,406 mi
Last recorded155,406 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 ACF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 155,406 miles

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)

rear number plate getting poor.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 155,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

rear number plate getting poor.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 146,692 miles

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

o/s/f wing rusty,has been taped over.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 138,600 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 138,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlamp lenses tarnished giving a poor beam pattern

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

offside rear bump stop split

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Nov 2010 128,990 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 128,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 122,411 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 114,184 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 114,184 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 107,201 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 100,467 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 100,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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YH51 ACF is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YH51 ACF, 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 YH51 ACF registered?

YH51 ACF is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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