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Y885 EEX

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,839 mi
Last recorded173,839 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 EEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 173,839 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 167,020 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 156,125 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 146,953 miles

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

engine check light on

Fail 21 Jun 2017 146,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

engine check light on

Pass 4 Jul 2016 139,683 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 139,651 miles

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

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 131,956 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 119,481 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 119,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 104,427 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear brake pipe insecure.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 87,219 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 84,195 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 84,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 69,276 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 69,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 56,830 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,126 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2007 46,977 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 44,541 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 44,533 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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Y885 EEX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y885 EEX, 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 Y885 EEX registered?

Y885 EEX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y885 EEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y885 EEX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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