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Y883 UOC

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,320 mi
Last recorded149,320 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY883 UOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 149,320 miles

Exhaust front flexi joint deteriorating

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 139,805 miles

Engine light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 139,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 132,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 132,117 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 130,085 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 130,085 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag and eng light on

both front tyres 2+mm

front brakes pulse on rollers

fuel cap sticks

Pass 26 May 2010 122,096 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 122,096 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2009 113,845 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 113,845 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 101,711 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 92,262 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 84,114 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 84,114 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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Y883 UOC is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y883 UOC, 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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What year was Y883 UOC registered?

Y883 UOC is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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