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Y86 GDY

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

103,347 mi
Last recorded103,347 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY86 GDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 103,347 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 98,637 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 90,906 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 87,690 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf/osf/osr (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front bumper/ under tray damaged

wiper tips split

Pass 18 Apr 2018 83,964 miles

wishbone rear bushes

exhaust flexi

nail nsr

osf bumper damage

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

clutch high

Pass 4 May 2017 80,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 4 May 2017 80,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2016 72,651 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,002 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 64,576 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,217 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,054 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 51,731 miles

Oil leak

slight play in front struts tops

wipers could be better

Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,136 miles

Oil leak

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

signs of leak from fuel filter

Pass 1 May 2009 43,005 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 39,279 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 35,478 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 32,164 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 32,161 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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Y86 GDY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y86 GDY, 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 Y86 GDY registered?

Y86 GDY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y86 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y86 GDY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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