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YN51 GKO

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

213,519 mi
Last recorded213,519 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 GKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 213,519 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded.

slight underbody surface rust.

steering rack arms have slight play.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 204,501 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 194,627 miles

front both upper mcpherson struts have slight play

front brake discs corroded

front headlights are misty

Pass 5 Apr 2013 182,645 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2013 182,645 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2012 165,110 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 165,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 30 Mar 2011 142,903 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 120,854 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 120,854 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 100,054 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 79,030 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 79,030 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 71,788 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 49,125 miles

both rear tyre side walls slightly weathered and starting to crack

front discs slightly lipped and corroded

front wipers slightly smeary

n/s/f shocker very slightly damp

rear axel bushes starting to part from centre mount/bolt

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 GKO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YN51 GKO, 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 GKO registered?

YN51 GKO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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