MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,739 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rearmost section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rearmost section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box/tail pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush collapsed, and arm resting on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box/tail pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust silencer outer skin corroding
Front Different size brake discs fitted on same axle
Fuel filter corroding
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Wheel arch corroding
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil spray needed as under body corroding
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Signs of a coolant leak from thermostat and bottom of radiator
engine running ruff intermittently engine fault light cleared off suspect a air leak fault will need looking at if light returns
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Been very hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust silencer outer skin corroding
Front Different size brake discs fitted on same axle
Fuel filter corroding
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Wheel arch corroding
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Unable to properly check the wheel bearing as brake binding
Oil spray needed as under body corroding
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Signs of a coolant leak from thermostat and bottom of radiator
Nearside Rear seat belt checked but child seat not disturbed
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear number plate deteriorated
both front brake disc's badly corroded on inner faces
both front head light lenses deteriorating need cleaning and buffing up.
both front tyres worn on outer edges
front sub frame corroded
metal brake pipes under vehicle coprroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat body/pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 and badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear seat belt checked but child seat not disturbed
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear number plate deteriorated
both front brake disc's badly corroded on inner faces
both front tyres worn on outer edges
front sub frame corroded
metal brake pipes under vehicle coprroded
EML light is on
Exhaust system corroding
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak from engine
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Signs of coolant around timing cover
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases where cat meets centre pipe (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
EML light is on
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak from engine
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Signs of coolant around timing cover
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring badly corroded.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit. (4.1.E.1)
engine light on dash.
n/side front hub changed fitted with new disc. disc looks smaller but brakes efforts are the same
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no Patton lenses need buffing up (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no Patton lenses needs buffing up. (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired brake pad outer not sat securely. something not right with the fitment. (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange fouling hub . looks to be pulling through hub bearing not secure in hub (2.4.G.4c) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring badly corroded.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit. (4.1.E.1)
engine light on dash.
Nearside Front hub/bearing has a fault looks to be bearing pulling out of hub. needs looking at....
child seat fitted
engine management light on
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
child seat fitted
engine management light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all exhaust system corroded
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
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YJ51 OPU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 YJ51 OPU, 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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YJ51 OPU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 October 2001.
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