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Y915 SLH

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,147 mi
Last recorded186,147 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY915 SLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 186,147 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 108,402 miles

Both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

N/S/F wiper blade smearing screen

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 98,694 miles

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2011 98,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2008 91,386 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 24 Jul 2007 80,127 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 74,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y915 SLH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y915 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.

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What year was Y915 SLH registered?

Y915 SLH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 August 2001.

Is Y915 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y915 SLH shows 7 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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