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Y868 FVW

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,590 mi
Last recorded125,590 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 FVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 125,590 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Negative battery terminal lose (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 125,587 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure Negative battery terminal lose (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 114,209 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack ( on limit) (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 99,223 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 99,223 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 84,252 miles

rear axle bushes worn/splitting

Fail 11 Aug 2014 84,252 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear axle bushes worn/splitting

Pass 12 Aug 2013 68,086 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 55,509 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,098 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,710 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,459 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,018 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 41,414 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 37,274 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 FVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FVW, 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 FVW registered?

Y868 FVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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