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YK51 YJN

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,703 mi
Last recorded159,703 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 159,703 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 153,111 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 147,404 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 142,059 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 136,795 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 126,698 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 114,596 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 102,529 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 98,191 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 98,191 miles

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

1/ Slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mounts.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 86,726 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 86,726 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

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 YJN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YK51 YJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK51 YJN registered?

YK51 YJN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YK51 YJN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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