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Y891 ANP

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,344 mi
Last recorded221,344 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 ANP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 221,344 miles

Both wiper blades split on ends

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 221,342 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both wiper blades split on ends

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 210,252 miles

Both front upper strut attachments have slight play/movement.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush starting to crack/perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on outer edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 208,144 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 15 Jan 2021 204,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 200,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Offside Front Wiper blade split

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 192,940 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have slight corrosion to outer casings.

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipe to brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipe to brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside front top strut mounting has slight movement.

Slight oil residue around nearside driveshaft flange.

Fail 9 Jan 2019 192,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear shock absorbers have slight corrosion to outer casings.

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipe to brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipe to brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside front top strut mounting has slight movement.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Slight oil residue around nearside driveshaft flange.

Pass 5 Jan 2018 192,019 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Brake pipe to brake pipe. (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Brake pipe to brake pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded. (surface)

Slight oil leak around sump area.

Fail 5 Jan 2018 192,015 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Brake pipe to brake pipe. (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Brake pipe to brake pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded. (surface)

Slight oil leak around sump area.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 185,736 miles

Both front tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 178,437 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 170,951 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 170,951 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 163,206 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 160,891 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 158,455 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 154,407 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 149,937 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 148,645 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 143,486 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 143,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

near side track rod inner joint has slight play.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 128,500 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 128,500 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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Y891 ANP is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y891 ANP, 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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Y891 ANP is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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