MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,266 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
o/s/f cv boot deteriorating
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge need checking soon
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
c v boot deterating o/s/f
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
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)
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)
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)
advise front dis'c pads
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was Y891 GDY registered?
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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