MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust corroded
oil leak
rear suspension corroded
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
coolant leak
oil l;eak
upper covers fitted
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
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
centre exhaust corroded and slight blow
headlamp patterns
oil leak
upper/lower covers fitted
exhaust heatshield insecure
headlamp patterns
oil leak
upper/lower covers fitted
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
head lamps slightly cloudy
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
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)
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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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