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YR51 WWH

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

91,462 mi
Last recorded91,462 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 WWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 91,462 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 91,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 79,821 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 79,820 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,220 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 76,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 71,965 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 71,965 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 68,016 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,316 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 67,314 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 65,728 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 65,728 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 60,459 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 60,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 52,026 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 52,026 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 44,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 44,165 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 34,866 miles

all four tyres getting close to legal limit replacements needed a.s.a.p

exhaust middle bracket corroded off

rear axel bushes starting to split

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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YR51 WWH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YR51 WWH, 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 YR51 WWH registered?

YR51 WWH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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