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YH51 AEK

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,283 mi
Last recorded140,283 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 AEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 140,283 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 138,275 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 138,275 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 136,806 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 136,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2014 134,615 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 134,615 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 132,014 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 129,934 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 127,224 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 125,069 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 122,453 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 114,898 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 114,475 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 97,920 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 80,869 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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YH51 AEK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YH51 AEK, 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 AEK registered?

YH51 AEK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is YH51 AEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH51 AEK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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