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Y912 OPY

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,925 mi
Last recorded150,925 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY912 OPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2016 150,925 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 141,231 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2014 133,793 miles

nearside rear and offside rear metal brale pipes corrossion

offside front wimg and arch corrossion

rear number plate slight water ingress

slight oil leak engine

Pass 21 May 2013 127,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 121,465 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 114,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 106,251 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 98,635 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 88,457 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 76,033 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 67,344 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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Y912 OPY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 196cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y912 OPY, 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 Y912 OPY registered?

Y912 OPY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y912 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y912 OPY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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