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Y919 EEX

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,378 mi
Last recorded109,378 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY919 EEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 109,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

e.m light on

Pass 17 Sep 2011 109,003 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 109,378 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Jun 2010 105,761 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 98,765 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S TYRES PERISHED

VERY SERIOUS O/S/R BODY DAMAGE ONLY

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2009 98,762 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S TYRES PERISHED

VERY SERIOUS O/S/R BODY DAMAGE ONLY

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 93,829 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 89,544 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 82,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 74,152 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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Y919 EEX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y919 EEX, 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 Y919 EEX registered?

Y919 EEX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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