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YT51 DYO

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,389 mi
Last recorded160,389 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 DYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 160,389 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 138,882 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 124,030 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 117,213 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 102,259 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 88,353 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 88,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside 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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YT51 DYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YT51 DYO, 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 YT51 DYO?

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What year was YT51 DYO registered?

YT51 DYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is YT51 DYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT51 DYO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT51 DYO have outstanding finance?

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