MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,248 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
damage to the offside and nearside front sill lips
non obligatory (rear view) mirror deteriorated
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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
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)
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
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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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YL51 YGM is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 November 2001.
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