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YR51 AWX

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,249 mi
Last recorded144,249 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 AWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 144,249 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

near side front tyre close to wear indicators.

near side rear tyre close to wear indicators.

Pass 2 Apr 2010 128,843 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 115,003 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 114,697 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 104,123 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 21 Mar 2007 90,336 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 90,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre low tread minimum is 1.6mm.

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 AWX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AWX, 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 AWX registered?

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

Is YR51 AWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 AWX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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