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YT51 LZX

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,424 mi
Last recorded95,424 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 LZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 95,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 95,423 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 94,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material clean inspect re pressure check wax oil grease preventive maintanace does work (1.1.11 (c))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI SPRINGS ALL CABLE BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES CLEAN REQ WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK

Fail 6 Sep 2021 94,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength marked with cryon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with cryon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material clean inspect re pressure check wax oil grease preventive maintanace does work (1.1.11 (c))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI SPRINGS ALL CABLE BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES CLEAN REQ WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK

Pass 15 Sep 2020 93,118 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 93,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 91,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

wax oil to chassis to floor

Pass 21 Aug 2018 89,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 89,431 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 87,531 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 87,531 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,329 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL PIPES REQ CLEAN GREASE ALL CABLES CALIPER LEVERS REQ GREASE (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and REAR STRIP CHECK NEXT TIME PADS READY CHANGE DISCS (3.5.1i)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI UNDERBODY REQ WAX OIL GREASE NOW

coil spring corroded ALL 4 REQ GREASE (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 82,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 82,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 79,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,155 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 72,627 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,377 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 64,337 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,981 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,199 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 46,675 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 38,494 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 38,494 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 LZX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LZX, 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 LZX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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