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YR51 AVX

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,141 mi
Last recorded108,141 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 AVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 108,141 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 107,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 107,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,645 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 96,645 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 96,645 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 96,583 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2013 96,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine management lamp remains on indicating a fault

Pass 12 Oct 2012 93,839 miles

engine management lamp remains on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2012 93,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management lamp remains on

Pass 24 Aug 2011 90,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine lamp on

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

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

Rear brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 79,110 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2009 65,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 65,056 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,965 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,039 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 27,995 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,995 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 21,135 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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YR51 AVX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR51 AVX, 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 YR51 AVX registered?

YR51 AVX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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