CarVerify

Free Car Check

YR51 FXA

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

88,161 mi
Last recorded88,161 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 88,161 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides, front. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Driver side. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 86,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 85,163 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 83,532 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 81,679 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 79,191 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 76,644 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 73,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 70,928 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 66,831 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 63,612 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 60,348 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 58,172 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,747 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 53,927 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 50,849 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 47,083 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 44,915 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 43,637 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,154 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 29,939 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Fail 9 May 2006 29,939 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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
Full Volkswagen Bora reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YR51 FXA is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 FXA, 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

How do I check the history of YR51 FXA?

You can check the full history of YR51 FXA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YR51 FXA registered?

YR51 FXA is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is YR51 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 FXA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR51 FXA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YR51 FXA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.