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Y886 BBV

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,891 mi
Last recorded84,891 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 BBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 84,891 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 76,399 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 67,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,447 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 20 Feb 2014 63,447 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres treads worn uneven

n/s/f tyre tread cracked

n/s/f wiper spliting

rear brake discs worn

Fail 21 Feb 2013 58,569 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres treads worn uneven

n/s/f tyre tread cracked

n/s/f wiper spliting

rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2012 52,974 miles

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

front number plate damaged

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,563 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,161 miles

both rear axel bushes deteriorating

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 3 Feb 2009 37,250 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs slightly worn & pitted

n/s/f tyre tread spliting

slight brake bind n/s/r & outer pad wearing thin

Fail 3 Feb 2009 37,250 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs slightly worn & pitted

n/s/f tyre tread spliting

slight brake bind n/s/r & outer pad wearing thin

Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,428 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,078 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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Y886 BBV is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y886 BBV, 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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Y886 BBV is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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