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YJ51 ZGL

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,367 mi
Last recorded182,367 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 ZGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 182,367 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 182,345 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 182,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release JAMMED INTO SEATREST (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH LAMPS (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 180,037 miles

handbrake eff. only just met

Pass 26 Apr 2016 177,770 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 172,385 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 161,219 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 153,801 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 150,472 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 144,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 139,417 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 130,775 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 130,775 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 127,396 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 118,997 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 77,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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YJ51 ZGL 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 YJ51 ZGL, 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 ZGL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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