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YM51 OWH

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1096cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

225,598 mi
Last recorded225,598 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 OWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,096cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 225,598 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 21 Nov 2016 197,647 miles

Nearside Front 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)

windscreen damaged outside of drivers direct view

Pass 4 Nov 2015 161,268 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 161,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 122,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 108,472 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 100,074 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 86,593 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r brake discs badly corroded and causing uneven braking

wiper rubbers started to deteriorate

Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,424 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 75,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 66,082 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 66,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 55,335 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 44,663 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,593 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 21,594 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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YM51 OWH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,096cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YM51 OWH, 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 YM51 OWH registered?

YM51 OWH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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