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YV51 XVG

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

141,303 mi
Last recorded141,303 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 XVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2020 141,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Part of flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 137,514 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 137,503 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 130,137 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 130,136 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 123,568 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 123,568 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 115,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 115,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 106,269 miles

Some brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully.

off side head light pattern slightly poor.

Fail 24 Aug 2015 106,269 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Some brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully.

off side head light pattern slightly poor.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 980,951 miles

nsr tyre condition poor

some brake pipes corroding

Fail 20 Aug 2014 98,051 miles

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

nsr tyre condition poor

some brake pipes corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2013 92,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust rusty and welded at cat. most brake pipes coated in grease and not allowing full inspection but one front to rear brake pipe rusty at rear end. near side rear tyre worn close to limit. Some brake hose ends rusty.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 92,171 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust rusty and welded at cat. most brake pipes coated in grease and not allowing full inspection but one front to rear brake pipe rusty at rear end. near side rear tyre worn close to limit. Some brake hose ends rusty.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 85,632 miles

2 exhaust mounts adrift but secure

all exhaust system slightly poor

exhaust slightly blowing from a already repaired seem on cat

most brake pipes slightly corroded

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 4 Aug 2011 79,486 miles

rear brake discs look worn

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 72,031 miles

all brake discs rusty and front juddering slightly.o/s/r brake bimding slightly.exhaust cat very rusty,front tyres on 2/3mm .

Fail 19 Aug 2010 72,031 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs rusty and front juddering slightly.o/s/r brake bimding slightly.exhaust cat very rusty,front tyres on 2/3mm .

Pass 6 Aug 2009 61,938 miles

all exhaust rusty

front and rear discs slightly rusty

slight front and rear brake judder recorded

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2008 52,690 miles

chips in windscreen

exhaust rusty

slight judder on front brakes

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2007 44,926 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 44,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,817 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 36,817 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

slight brake bind,o/s and n/s rear.

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 XVG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YV51 XVG, 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 XVG registered?

YV51 XVG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is YV51 XVG safe to buy?

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