MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
eml on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
eml on
ENGINE OVERHEATING
Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
O/S/R Brake binding slightly
Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ENGINE OVERHEATING
Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
O/S/R Brake binding slightly
Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
EML ON
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
EML ON
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Y882 YAM is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 Y882 YAM, 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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Y882 YAM is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 May 2001.
Is Y882 YAM safe to buy?
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