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YS51 AZP

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,672 mi
Last recorded152,672 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 AZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 152,672 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 152,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 147,430 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 143,317 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 139,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 134,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 134,704 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 130,732 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 126,787 miles

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

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

n/s/r lamp taped up

Fail 16 Sep 2011 126,787 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s/r lamp taped up

Pass 13 Sep 2010 121,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brakediscs worn/ corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 116,261 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 109,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 109,571 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 103,325 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 103,325 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 96,705 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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YS51 AZP is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS51 AZP, 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 YS51 AZP registered?

YS51 AZP is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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The MOT history for YS51 AZP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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