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YR51 EEN

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,737 mi
Last recorded75,737 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 EEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 75,737 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 75,614 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 74,563 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 74,563 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 70,879 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2010 66,109 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 66,108 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 61,835 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 56,257 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 49,873 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 49,873 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 43,609 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 36,928 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 EEN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EEN, 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 EEN registered?

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

Is YR51 EEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 EEN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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