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Y881 DFV

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,763 mi
Last recorded83,763 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 DFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 83,763 miles

NS wiper blade deter, but clearing screen ok

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 78,698 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 78,540 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,639 miles

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 7 Feb 2014 66,169 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

o s f wiper split but clearing screen

Pass 22 Feb 2012 58,475 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 58,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,458 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,418 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,822 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 43,800 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 39,400 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 33,686 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 33,686 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 28,669 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 28,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Y881 DFV is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y881 DFV, 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 Y881 DFV registered?

Y881 DFV is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y881 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y881 DFV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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