MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,125 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Both front shock top mounts slight play
Wipers split slightly
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre box clamp broken
front wipers smear
radiator starting to leak
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre box clamp broken
front wipers smear
radiator starting to leak
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Y983 CEG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y983 CEG, 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 Y983 CEG registered?
Y983 CEG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 June 2001.
Is Y983 CEG safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y983 CEG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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