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YR51 EVP

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,873 mi
Last recorded169,873 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 EVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 169,873 miles

N/s/f brake hose twisted.

Slight warp to o/s/f brake disc.

Tyre size front 195/65-15 rears 195/60-15.

Fail 12 May 2015 169,873 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

N/s/f brake hose twisted.

Slight warp to o/s/f brake disc.

Tyre size front 195/65-15 rears 195/60-15.

Pass 12 May 2014 162,150 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 May 2014 162,148 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 May 2013 154,379 miles

Inner Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to legal minimum.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight cracking to n/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 10 May 2012 148,267 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight scratching to inside of screen on drivers side.

Pass 14 May 2011 141,008 miles

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

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

both front brake disc service corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2010 138,011 miles

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

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

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

all tyre starting to wear

engine covers fitted

lower covers fitted

offside door handle slight fault

wheel trims fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2010 138,011 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

all tyre starting to wear

engine covers fitted

lower covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2009 119,333 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 98,684 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 82,782 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 82,782 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 61,154 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 EVP is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EVP, 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 EVP registered?

YR51 EVP is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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