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Y868 ERH

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,484 mi
Last recorded94,484 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 ERH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 94,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and wheel caps fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Apr 2018 94,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and wheel caps fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,402 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 76,257 miles

both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,798 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 69,798 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2012 60,259 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs pitted/corroded

Fail 25 May 2012 60,259 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs pitted/corroded

Fail 2 May 2011 56,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 2 May 2011 56,620 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Apr 2010 51,377 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust centre section mount broken

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

front wiper rubbers split

Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,128 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 45,250 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,663 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 39,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 32,783 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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Y868 ERH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y868 ERH, 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 Y868 ERH registered?

Y868 ERH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y868 ERH safe to buy?

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