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YX51 WJK

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,612 mi
Last recorded140,612 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 WJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 140,612 miles

all brakes worn and discs thin

front lower arm bushes in poor condition

Fail 17 Mar 2009 140,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brakes worn and discs thin

front lower arm bushes in poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2008 129,645 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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YX51 WJK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YX51 WJK, 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 YX51 WJK registered?

YX51 WJK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is YX51 WJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX51 WJK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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