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YP51 NWB

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,353 mi
Last recorded150,353 miles
Recorded on1 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 NWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jan 2014 150,353 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jan 2014 150,353 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 140,947 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 140,933 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 121,803 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 105,640 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 92,010 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 92,010 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 79,077 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 69,537 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 57,803 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 NWB is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 NWB, 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 YP51 NWB registered?

YP51 NWB is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is YP51 NWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP51 NWB 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.

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