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YK51 GPY

2001 Volkswagen Bora

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

157,780 mi
Last recorded157,780 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 GPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 157,780 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Offside / Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Offside / Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 155,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 152,918 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 151,294 miles

Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate.

Both front wiper rubbers worn.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 149,433 miles

engine/gearbox oily

nearside front brake sticking

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 2 Aug 2018 147,704 miles

engine oily

tailbox bracket corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 145,769 miles

Offside rear tyre has cracks in tread and has slightly uneven tread.

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 143,645 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 143,645 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 141,112 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 138,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 138,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 135,773 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 135,773 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 132,280 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 127,251 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 122,244 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 122,244 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 115,927 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 111,504 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 106,254 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 99,881 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 92,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 92,798 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 GPY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YK51 GPY, 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 GPY registered?

YK51 GPY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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