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YK51 HMZ

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,901 mi
Last recorded143,901 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 HMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 143,901 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 143,901 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Support brokenoff and heat shields loose (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 91V (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 140,566 miles

ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP MISSING

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower sill damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear steel road wheel all others alloy type

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 140,566 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section badly corroded and loose (7.1.1)

ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP MISSING

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower sill damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear steel road wheel all others alloy type

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 137,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s lower sill damaged

o/s/f tyre slight wear inner edge

water leaking from boot floor

Pass 3 Jun 2015 137,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s lower sill damaged

o/s/f tyre slight wear inner edge

water leaking from boot floor

Pass 16 May 2014 134,769 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2014 134,769 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine managment light illuminated

Pass 6 Jun 2013 129,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 123,428 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 20 May 2011 119,791 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 28 May 2010 115,798 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly and on 2mm in places

General exhaust corrossion

General underbody corrossion

Nearside front lower arm rear bush splitting

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Play in steering rack

Rear brake pads wearing unevenly

Fail 24 May 2010 115,793 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing low

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly and on 2mm in places

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

General exhaust corrossion

General underbody corrossion

Nearside front lower arm rear bush splitting

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Play in steering rack

Rear brake pads wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Jun 2009 112,995 miles

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

rear number plate has water damage

Fail 27 May 2009 112,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front glass broken, pad warning light on, rear number plate has water damage

Pass 10 Oct 2007 99,416 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 96,642 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 96,629 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2005 86,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YK51 HMZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YK51 HMZ, 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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YK51 HMZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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