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YN51 ZNH

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,280 mi
Last recorded120,280 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 120,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 114,987 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 111,950 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective bush worn ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 111,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective bush worn ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 104,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,273 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 93,396 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine management light's on

Fail 27 Jun 2017 93,396 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

engine management light's on

Pass 7 Apr 2016 91,140 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,239 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,958 miles

nearside and offside rear beam bushes starting to split and perish

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 14 Apr 2014 81,958 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside rear beam bushes starting to split and perish

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,243 miles

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

coolant stainning around waterpump

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,257 miles

Oil leak

Rear discs pitted.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,781 miles

Offside and nearside head lamp beam patterns poor

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

brake pad sensor light on dash

engine under tray hanging down

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,679 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 49,527 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 44,609 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 44,609 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 39,132 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 39,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,892 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZNH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZNH, 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 ZNH registered?

YN51 ZNH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is YN51 ZNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN51 ZNH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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