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YX51 ZNK

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,142 mi
Last recorded153,142 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 ZNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 153,142 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack at bottom off the screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 151,288 miles

both headlamp lenses opaque

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

both front tyres bald on edges

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

damage to windscreen but not within drivers view

Fail 20 Sep 2016 151,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres worn below the legal limit on edges

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

damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view at time of test

poor beam patterns - both headlight lenses opaque

Pass 17 Sep 2015 145,652 miles

BOTH - rear brakes binding slightly

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen cracked across bottom (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH - discs pitted on insides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 145,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

BOTH - rear brakes binding slightly

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen cracked across bottom (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH - discs pitted on insides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 140,098 miles

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

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

damage to windscreen

headlamp lenses opaque

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 140,098 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

damage to windscreen

headlamp lenses opaque

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 134,521 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 13 Sep 2012 128,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre was flat prior to mot

small hole in o/s/r light lens, no white light showing

Fail 13 Sep 2012 128,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre was flat prior to mot

small hole in o/s/r light lens, no white light showing

Pass 15 Sep 2011 122,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2011 122,734 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2010 116,355 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 109,857 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 103,289 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 95,849 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 95,849 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 86,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 86,707 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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YX51 ZNK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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