MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front body valance missing
n/s door mirror outer casing damaged
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
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
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
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
centre exhaust heatshield loose
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advise:centre exhaust mount broken
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of Y881 SPX?
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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.
Does Y881 SPX have outstanding finance?
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