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Y874 OTL

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,346 mi
Last recorded144,346 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 OTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 144,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 140,608 miles

Both nearside tyres over ten years old

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Cannot be opened from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 140,481 miles

Emissions not tested Readigns off scale (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking Leaking fluid from rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cracking badly in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both nearside tyres over ten years old

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Cannot be opened from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2020 136,852 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 136,797 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering leaking at nearside (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 131,658 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 131,649 miles

Emissions not tested Readings off scale (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lamp out put very poor (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 126,656 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 126,571 miles

Emissions not tested Due to blowing exhaust pipe (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing at front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding Very slightly (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Fluid leak from brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2017 120,673 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 120,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 115,646 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 114,140 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 114,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 109,174 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 109,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 102,369 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine light on in vehicle

o/s / n/s headlamp light output slightly reduced

Pass 2 Mar 2012 91,967 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 91,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine light on

Pass 7 Feb 2011 85,458 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 78,998 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 78,998 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 78,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 69,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 60,832 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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Y874 OTL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y874 OTL, 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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Y874 OTL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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