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YN51 JYZ

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,491 mi
Last recorded76,491 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 76,491 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

nsr tyre low on tread 2-3 mm

osr tyre shoulder signs of tyre cracking

Fail 10 Jun 2011 76,491 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

nsr tyre low on tread 2-3 mm

osr tyre shoulder signs of tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2010 71,538 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 64,302 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 57,460 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 50,480 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 109,070 miles

front tyres on 2-3 mm tread depth and wearing slightly on edges

offside front brake pad getting low

Fail 18 Sep 2006 109,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres on 2-3mm tread depth and wearing slightly on edges

offside front brake pad getting low

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 JYZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JYZ, 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 JYZ registered?

YN51 JYZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is YN51 JYZ safe to buy?

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