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Y985 EJO

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,157 mi
Last recorded112,157 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 EJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 112,157 miles

Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view horizontal crack across bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 110,108 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 107,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 107,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 104,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 100,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 96,638 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 91,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 85,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,306 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,474 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,994 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,437 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,627 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,539 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,980 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,936 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,770 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 31,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,491 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 19,738 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 19,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 14,488 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 14,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y985 EJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y985 EJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y985 EJO registered?

Y985 EJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y985 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y985 EJO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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