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YV51 LCY

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,939 mi
Last recorded177,939 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 LCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 177,939 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 170,021 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 169,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Braking system leaking brake pipe / hose leak/ front of rear wheel (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm middle on 1 mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe near rear of fuel tank to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 162,578 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 156,295 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 May 2013 147,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2013 147,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 146,701 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 133,310 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn /pitted/corroded front brake discs slightly pitted

small chip in centre windscreen

Fail 6 Apr 2011 133,288 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs slightly worn /pitted/corroded front brake discs slightly pitted

small chip in centre windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2010 123,804 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 95,168 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 58,202 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 58,202 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 51,419 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 43,431 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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YV51 LCY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YV51 LCY, 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 YV51 LCY registered?

YV51 LCY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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