MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
Some brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully.
off side head light pattern slightly poor.
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.
nsr tyre condition poor
some brake pipes corroding
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
nsr tyre condition poor
some brake pipes corroding
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.
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.
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
rear brake discs look worn
some brake pipes slightly corroded
all brake discs rusty and front juddering slightly.o/s/r brake bimding slightly.exhaust cat very rusty,front tyres on 2/3mm .
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 .
all exhaust rusty
front and rear discs slightly rusty
slight front and rear brake judder recorded
some brake pipes slightly corroded
chips in windscreen
exhaust rusty
slight judder on front brakes
some brake pipes rusty
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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.
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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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YV51 XVG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 November 2001.
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