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Y887 ODC

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,721 mi
Last recorded119,721 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY887 ODC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 119,721 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 119,698 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sharp edge on wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut not tight to track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 116,028 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 115,791 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly binding. (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Axle bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion wing. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Axle bush. (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 109,765 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s+n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken-still supported

slight bearing noise n/s front

Fail 29 Oct 2016 109,717 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s+n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken-still supported

slight bearing noise n/s front

Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,635 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 101,635 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 101,049 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil level low

lower engine cover cracked/loose

offside front suspension coil spring corroded at bottom

offside front wing corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 101,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil level low

exhaust heat shield loose

lower engine cover cracked/loose

offside front suspension coil spring corroded at bottom

offside front wing corroded

removed obstruction from drivers view prior to test

Pass 15 Jun 2013 92,211 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2012 87,179 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 87,176 miles

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

n/s rear brake pipe heavily swollen, unable to assess due to manufacturers protective coating

Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,226 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s front brake disc worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 Jun 2011 78,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s front brake disc worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,907 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 71,907 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,723 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 64,709 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 54,512 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,459 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 38,340 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 29,306 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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Y887 ODC is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y887 ODC, 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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Y887 ODC is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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