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Y904 SLH

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,467 mi
Last recorded166,467 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY904 SLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 166,467 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 166,464 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))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 159,807 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 155,641 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust join slight exhaust gas leak

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearing excessive (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 155,641 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot compartment (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust join slight exhaust gas leak

Coolant leak major advise check ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearing excessive (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 155,585 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 153,052 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 150,701 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 147,060 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 143,893 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 139,263 miles

front tyres tread getting low & cracking

rear tyres tread getting low & cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2015 139,263 miles

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

front tyres tread getting low & cracking

rear tyres tread getting low & cracking

Pass 2 May 2014 135,261 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 131,658 miles

corrosion to rear springs

n/s & o/s/f rearward lower arm bushes starting to seperate

o/s sill dented

Pass 11 May 2012 127,645 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 122,916 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 118,910 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 109,129 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 100,734 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 90,986 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 83,602 miles

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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Y904 SLH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y904 SLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y904 SLH registered?

Y904 SLH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y904 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y904 SLH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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