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YN51 FYP

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,772 mi
Last recorded166,772 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 FYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 166,772 miles

oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear bump stop failed

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2020 166,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear bump stop failed

Rear exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2019 163,953 miles

Brake pedal spongey

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside rear shock bump stop failed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 163,951 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal spongey

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside rear shock bump stop failed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 161,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 158,185 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant leak

oil l;eak

upper covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2017 158,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant leak

oil l;eak

upper covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 154,709 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre exhaust corroded and slight blow

headlamp patterns

oil leak

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 150,466 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

headlamp patterns

oil leak

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2014 144,464 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 138,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 132,748 miles

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

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

headlight images poor

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

offside rear lens damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2011 124,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 124,433 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 115,004 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

head lamps slightly cloudy

Fail 15 Nov 2010 115,004 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

head lamps slightly cloudy

Pass 12 Nov 2009 103,528 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 94,122 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 85,172 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 76,016 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 75,571 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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YN51 FYP is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YN51 FYP, 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 YN51 FYP registered?

YN51 FYP is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YN51 FYP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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