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YK51 GHJ

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,362 mi
Last recorded181,362 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 GHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 181,362 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 181,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Track rod end loose lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

o/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 23 Feb 2017 159,628 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 141,720 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 141,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre ehaust mounting broken off but system still supported

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 132,083 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 121,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 111,806 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 99,048 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 85,265 miles

slight binding rear brakes

Fail 7 Jun 2011 85,265 miles

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

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

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

advise condition of nearside rear ABS sensor

advise exhaust heat shield loose

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 8 Jun 2010 77,624 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight corrosion on steel brake pipes

slight cracking offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2009 71,779 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 71,774 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,357 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 65,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 55,551 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 46,625 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 38,765 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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YK51 GHJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YK51 GHJ, 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 YK51 GHJ registered?

YK51 GHJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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