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Y872 BWN

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,705 mi
Last recorded123,705 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 BWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 123,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

oil level low

Fail 17 Aug 2016 123,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

oil level low

Pass 18 Aug 2015 116,291 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 109,368 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 109,368 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 103,180 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 94,980 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 74,410 miles

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

damage to offside front wing & wheel arch trim ,front valance & bumper ,temp repair.

slight play in rear axle bushes

wiper blades split.

Fail 6 Sep 2011 74,410 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

damage to offside front wing & wheel arch trim ,front valance & bumper ,temp repair.

slight play in rear axle bushes

wiper blades split.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,418 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,569 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,394 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 39,394 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,831 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,048 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,048 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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Y872 BWN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y872 BWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y872 BWN registered?

Y872 BWN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is Y872 BWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y872 BWN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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