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Y875 ABC

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,612 mi
Last recorded199,612 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY875 ABC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 199,612 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 199,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 192,179 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 192,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 183,213 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 177,031 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 169,766 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 169,766 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer sills damaged

both rear springs brocken on tail end at bace

Pass 27 Feb 2012 162,939 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 155,724 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 147,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 147,960 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 137,610 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 137,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2008 125,267 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 125,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 113,783 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 100,678 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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Y875 ABC is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y875 ABC, 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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Y875 ABC is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y875 ABC safe to buy?

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