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YV51 OXF

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,727 mi
Last recorded78,727 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 OXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,727 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 78,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes very loose.. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 72,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Mar 2014 65,659 miles

Engine managment light on

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,561 miles

Oil leak

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

interior mirror deteriated

Pass 14 Feb 2012 59,381 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 9 Feb 2011 55,946 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 51,141 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread

rear axle bushes badly worn

Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,410 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,088 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 41,868 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,028 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 30,412 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 22,177 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nail in tyre

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 OXF is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OXF, 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

How do I check the history of YV51 OXF?

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What year was YV51 OXF registered?

YV51 OXF is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is YV51 OXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 OXF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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