MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,761 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front wishbone back rubber bushies wearing
engine warning light on
engine water leak
strong advice n/s/r outer brake pad wearing close to limit of 1.5mm
E/M/L light on
horn becoming soft
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
ENGINE UNDER TYRE NOT SECURE
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre 2.6mm
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y881 SJB is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 SJB, 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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How do I check the history of Y881 SJB?
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What year was Y881 SJB registered?
Y881 SJB is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y881 SJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y881 SJB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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