MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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
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))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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 ()
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
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
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
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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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YT51 ECV is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 October 2001.
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