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YN51 XCR

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,963 mi
Last recorded97,963 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 XCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 97,963 miles

engine man light on

Fail 21 Oct 2014 97,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine man light on

Pass 14 Oct 2013 89,814 miles

eng man light on

Pass 9 Oct 2012 83,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 77,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 71,666 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 69,134 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 67,009 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 67,009 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 63,256 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 63,256 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 53,914 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 50,994 miles

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

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 XCR is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN51 XCR registered?

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

Is YN51 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN51 XCR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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