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Y89 UEN

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,651 mi
Last recorded109,651 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 UEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 109,651 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 107,784 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 107,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 105,628 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 105,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 102,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 99,760 miles

engine management light on

Fail 10 Jul 2017 99,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jul 2016 95,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 91,353 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 81,762 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,067 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 69,537 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 61,646 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 55,225 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 49,021 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,564 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 35,386 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 30,697 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 30,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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Y89 UEN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y89 UEN, 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 Y89 UEN registered?

Y89 UEN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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