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YH51 USS

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,164 mi
Last recorded97,164 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 USS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 97,164 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 97,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 91,710 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 91,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake light on dash flashing

Pass 29 Jul 2019 84,595 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 83,104 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 80,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 79,379 miles

Centre exhaust support weld broken

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

corrosion showing on power steering pipes

corrosion showing on rear brake pipes

Fail 28 Sep 2016 79,379 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre exhaust support weld broken

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

corrosion showing on power steering pipes

corrosion showing on rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Oct 2015 77,225 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,867 miles

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

Park brake lever has slight free play before effort is recorded.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 71,656 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,508 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 63,814 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,089 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,542 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,989 miles

o/s/f flexy brake hose in rusty condition >< slight play in o/s/f wheel hub

Pass 3 Oct 2007 48,019 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

all four tyres showing signs of deteriation

exhaust heat sheild partialy detached

Pass 20 Sep 2006 44,841 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 USS is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 USS, 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 USS registered?

YH51 USS is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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