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YR51 ZPF

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,004 mi
Last recorded139,004 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 ZPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 139,004 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 132,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 124,524 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 118,737 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 118,713 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 105,653 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 105,637 miles

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

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

heatshield on cat loose

o/s/f steering rack has slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2007 91,904 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 80,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZPF is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZPF, 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 ZPF registered?

YR51 ZPF is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is YR51 ZPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 ZPF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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