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Y891 GDY

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,266 mi
Last recorded126,266 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 GDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 126,266 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f bottom arm rear bushs slight play

o/s/f cv boot deteriorating

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 18 May 2017 124,920 miles

front subframe corrosion starting

o/s/f cv boot repaired o/k day of test needs changing very soon

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 18 May 2017 124,920 miles

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

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

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

front subframe corrosion starting

o/s/f cv boot repaired o/k day of test needs changing very soon

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 20 May 2016 122,727 miles

o/s/f cv boot deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge need checking soon

Fail 20 May 2016 122,727 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f cv boot deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge need checking soon

Fail 22 May 2015 119,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2015 119,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 115,123 miles

c v boot deterating o/s/f

Pass 14 May 2013 110,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2012 105,181 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 98,983 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 98,983 miles

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

N/s/f tyre has slight cut in wall

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 91,331 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 91,321 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2009 81,211 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 71,388 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 71,375 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2007 61,007 miles

advise front dis'c pads

Pass 23 May 2006 50,788 miles

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

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

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 GDY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 Y891 GDY, 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 GDY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y891 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y891 GDY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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