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YP51 GCX

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,078 mi
Last recorded99,078 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 GCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 99,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Feb 2013 82,726 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 82,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

removed out of date parking permit from o/s screen before test

Pass 20 Feb 2012 68,107 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 68,107 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 61,051 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both w/blades split

Pass 10 Jul 2010 61,051 miles

both w/blades split

Pass 14 Jul 2009 55,064 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,842 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 40,829 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 34,237 miles

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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YP51 GCX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YP51 GCX, 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 YP51 GCX registered?

YP51 GCX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is YP51 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP51 GCX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP51 GCX have outstanding finance?

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