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Y881 SPX

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,696 mi
Last recorded166,696 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 166,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 156,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front body valance missing

n/s door mirror outer casing damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2014 156,776 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front body valance missing

n/s door mirror outer casing damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2013 146,041 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust centre support bracket broken & rattling

Fail 25 Jul 2013 146,041 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust centre support bracket broken & rattling

Pass 18 Jul 2012 132,390 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 118,671 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 104,759 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

centre exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 31 Jul 2009 89,433 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 75,381 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 61,099 miles

Advise:centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Jul 2006 48,594 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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Y881 SPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y881 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

Y881 SPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y881 SPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y881 SPX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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