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YT51 MFO

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,201 mi
Last recorded136,201 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 MFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 136,201 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 136,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 130,993 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 130,989 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 123,434 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 117,568 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 117,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 112,095 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 112,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 106,592 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 106,592 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 100,020 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 91,488 miles

Air bag warning light on

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 91,488 miles

Air bag warning light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 75,996 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 56,110 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 MFO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MFO, 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 MFO registered?

YT51 MFO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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