MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,226 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES & NAIL IN TREAD 205/55/16W
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE FLAT
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES & NAIL IN TREAD 205/55/16W
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON
ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL
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Y889 SBY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?
Y889 SBY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y889 SBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y889 SBY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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