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YH51 OYZ

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

176,308 mi
Last recorded176,308 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 OYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 176,308 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 176,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 165,268 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 153,231 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 153,231 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 145,120 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 145,120 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 138,446 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 138,446 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 130,583 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 130,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

all four brake discs are pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 121,556 miles

all brake discs worn

Fail 24 Jun 2010 121,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 113,109 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 97,980 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 81,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 81,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 66,256 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 OYZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OYZ, 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 OYZ registered?

YH51 OYZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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The MOT history for YH51 OYZ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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