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YT51 ECV

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

185,100 mi
Last recorded185,100 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 ECV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 185,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output boht front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt boht rear seat belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nsf/osf coil spring corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 175,334 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and offside (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod end ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 175,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint excessively worn outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and offside (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod end ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 161,697 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing (3.3 (b) (i))

front wishbone rear bushes worn both sides

Fail 24 Sep 2019 161,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 144,885 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 144,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 128,537 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front Inner Tyre Thread Nearly Going Bald (4.1.E.1)

Slight Play in Front Lower Ball Joints

Fail 1 Apr 2017 128,534 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam NSF & OSF Full Beam Not Working (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread Front Number Plate Not Readable (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working OSF Position Light Faulty (Goes On/Off) (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Rear Brake Discs Need to be Replaced (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front Inner Tyre Thread Nearly Going Bald (4.1.E.1)

Slight Play in Front Lower Ball Joints

Pass 21 Mar 2016 117,289 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 102,953 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 92,427 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 83,034 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 77,923 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 77,923 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 71,488 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 66,850 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 61,328 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 55,411 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 48,239 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,464 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 41,464 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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 ECV is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YT51 ECV, 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 ECV registered?

YT51 ECV is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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The MOT history for YT51 ECV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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