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Y885 KDD

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,738 mi
Last recorded114,738 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 KDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 114,738 miles

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

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

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

offside rear plus nearside rear axle bushes split and worn slightly.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 114,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

offside rear plus nearside rear axle bushes split and worn slightly.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 106,791 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 106,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 99,532 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 99,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 93,682 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 88,800 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank strap weak and corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 88,800 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank strap weak and corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 83,336 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 83,336 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 77,361 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges rear discs worn rear brake pads low offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2007 71,989 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,117 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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Y885 KDD is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y885 KDD, 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 KDD registered?

Y885 KDD is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y885 KDD safe to buy?

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