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YL51 YGM

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,248 mi
Last recorded117,248 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 YGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 117,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 108,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 105,504 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 105,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 99,797 miles

Oil leak

damage to the offside and nearside front sill lips

non obligatory (rear view) mirror deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2015 99,795 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

damage to the offside and nearside front sill lips

non obligatory (rear view) mirror deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2014 96,779 miles

Oil leak

non standard/lowered suspension fitted to this vehicle and the offside front coilspring does not match the nearside front

offside and nearside front sill lips damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2014 96,779 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

catalyst heatshield insecure

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated/cracked but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

non standard/lowered suspension fitted to this vehicle and the offside front coilspring does not match the nearside front

offside and nearside front sill lips damaged

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated/cracked but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 15 Mar 2013 92,966 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

non standard suspension fitted to this vehicle- lowered

offside and nearside front sill lips damaged

under tray incomplete

Fail 14 Mar 2013 92,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake imbalance readings- n/s/f 230, o/s/f 300

non standard suspension fitted to this vehicle- lowered

offside and nearside front sill lips damaged

undertray incomplete and insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2012 89,704 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 89,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 85,749 miles

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

Oil leak

the cat heat shield is insecure

the offsidew and nearside rear brakes are slightly binding

Pass 29 Mar 2010 82,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 79,356 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 79,319 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

no centre seat belt presant but nearside,offside rear outter seats fitted with 3 point inertia reel belts

unable to see lower steering joints in car as plastic sheild fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2008 74,818 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 59,353 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 41,105 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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YL51 YGM is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YL51 YGM, 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 YL51 YGM registered?

YL51 YGM is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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