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YR51 AXG

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

191,731 mi
Last recorded191,731 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 AXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 191,731 miles

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

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

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2016 191,731 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 176,808 miles

n/s steering rack gaitor deteriorated

slight play in ns inner tie rod

slight play in nsf lower ball joint

Pass 30 Sep 2014 164,410 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 147,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 137,178 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 125,785 miles

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

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre in tread

Pass 19 Aug 2010 118,754 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 108,199 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 96,398 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 96,398 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 84,791 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 70,774 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 AXG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AXG, 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 YR51 AXG registered?

YR51 AXG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is YR51 AXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 AXG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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