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Y891 VFF

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,879 mi
Last recorded162,879 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 VFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 162,879 miles

both headlamp image poor

Pass 22 Jul 2015 153,535 miles

both front tyres near limit

Fail 22 Jul 2015 153,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres near limit

Pass 4 Aug 2014 143,513 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 4 Aug 2014 143,504 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both wiper blades split

front brake pads low

Pass 7 Aug 2013 133,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pipes corroding inside plastic casing

Fail 25 Jul 2013 133,411 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pipes corroding inside plastic casing

Pass 1 Aug 2012 120,650 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 106,176 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 93,840 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres near limit

rear brakes binding

Pass 22 Jul 2009 78,930 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 66,779 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2007 57,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 46,446 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 46,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VFF is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VFF, 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 VFF is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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