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Y977 DDJ

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,756 mi
Last recorded150,756 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY977 DDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 150,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded trailing arm metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded trailing arm metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2017 150,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded trailing arm metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded trailing arm metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 144,756 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust middle mounting bracket deteriorating

Pass 5 May 2015 138,998 miles

E.M.L. ON

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 May 2014 132,029 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 131,929 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 126,395 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 24 May 2012 120,300 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 May 2012 120,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 114,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 107,921 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 95,530 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 87,240 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 79,915 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 73,559 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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Y977 DDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y977 DDJ, 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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Y977 DDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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