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YT51 DZD

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,799 mi
Last recorded96,799 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 DZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 96,799 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 90,166 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 84,358 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 79,304 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 79,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 73,776 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,776 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 69,045 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 63,935 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,935 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,266 miles

handbrake stiff operation slight blow on exhaust centre box

Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,172 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 49,691 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,367 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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YT51 DZD is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DZD, 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 YT51 DZD registered?

YT51 DZD is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is YT51 DZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT51 DZD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT51 DZD have outstanding finance?

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