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YR51 AWW

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,630 mi
Last recorded118,630 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 AWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 118,630 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 92,230 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 88,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 87,557 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 87,557 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 86,614 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

oil leak

water leak

Pass 17 Aug 2015 83,580 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,780 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 79,777 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 70,343 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,948 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,433 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 44,451 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 41,885 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 40,577 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 39,082 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 38,205 miles

front pads incorrect size/type

Fail 19 Aug 2005 38,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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YR51 AWW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YR51 AWW, 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 AWW registered?

YR51 AWW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YR51 AWW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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