MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,110 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y97 EAS is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 Y97 EAS, 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 Y97 EAS registered?
Y97 EAS is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 May 2001.
Is Y97 EAS safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y97 EAS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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