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YR51 FXZ

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,906 mi
Last recorded113,906 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 FXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 113,906 miles

some travel foot brake/rear number plate poor/check light on

Pass 17 Mar 2012 111,721 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 111,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 102,271 miles

coolent leaking possible from water pump

engine light on

Fail 24 Mar 2011 102,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coolent leaking possible from water pump

engine light on

Pass 31 Oct 2009 77,231 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 119,892 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Aug 2009 118,357 miles

COOLANT LEAKING REAR HOUSEING

E.M.L STAY ON

Fail 3 Aug 2009 118,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

COOLANT LEAKING REAR HOUSEING

E.M.L STAY ON

Pass 24 Feb 2009 105,679 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

engine management lamp on

rear number plate starting to fade + deteriate but not excessive

Fail 24 Feb 2009 105,677 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

engine management lamp on

rear number plate starting to fade + deteriate but not excessive

Fail 14 Aug 2008

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008
Pass 22 Feb 2008 71,381 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 71,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STAY ON

E.M. L. LIGHT STAY ON

Pass 30 Aug 2007 55,382 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 54,445 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 43,586 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 FXZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXZ, 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 FXZ registered?

YR51 FXZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is YR51 FXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 FXZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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