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YH51 JXZ

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,679 mi
Last recorded62,679 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 JXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 62,679 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 62,678 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 61,488 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 59,584 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill (big dent)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 57,905 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 54,363 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 51,088 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 29 Oct 2018 46,873 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 42,582 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 38,344 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 30,752 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Nov 2014 25,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 23,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre has a small cut on inner sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2012 21,148 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 19,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2010 16,598 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 16,598 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,310 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,017 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 11,141 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 9,858 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 JXZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YH51 JXZ, 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 JXZ registered?

YH51 JXZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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