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YT51 LXD

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,033 mi
Last recorded162,033 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 162,033 miles

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

headlamp lenses faded

Fail 1 Jul 2017 161,770 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 30 Jul 2016 152,704 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 135,745 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inside edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 135,369 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both rear tyres worn low on inside edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 118,771 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 118,771 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 103,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres close to wear bars

Fail 12 Jul 2013 103,852 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 7 Jun 2012 89,520 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 89,520 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 76,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 68,387 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 63,619 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2008 56,291 miles

n/s/f driveshaft gaiter perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,115 miles

front+rear brake discs wearing

Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,787 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 26,663 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 LXD is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LXD, 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 LXD registered?

YT51 LXD is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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