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YV51 OWM

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,669 mi
Last recorded55,669 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 OWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2012 55,669 miles

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

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

all brake pipes have been greased

Pass 6 Oct 2011 43,254 miles

Brake discs corroded and pads low

Brake pipes corroding

Wipers poor

Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,171 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,530 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,619 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 31,348 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,884 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 22,822 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 OWM is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YV51 OWM registered?

YV51 OWM is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is YV51 OWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 OWM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YV51 OWM have outstanding finance?

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