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Y889 AET

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,874 mi
Last recorded120,874 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 AET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 120,874 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 120,589 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 120,589 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 119,976 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 119,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 118,950 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 117,776 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 117,776 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 116,044 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 115,107 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 115,107 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 110,512 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 103,078 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 93,080 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 93,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn inner & outer edges

diagnostic warning lamp on

Pass 1 Sep 2009 83,569 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 83,562 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

diagnostic waring lamp on

rear bumper damged

Pass 1 Sep 2008 74,990 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 65,973 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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Y889 AET is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 Y889 AET, 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 Y889 AET registered?

Y889 AET is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 August 2001.

Is Y889 AET safe to buy?

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