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Y986 OTU

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,155 mi
Last recorded87,155 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 OTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2022 87,155 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured Link rod broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lenses in poor condition

Engine management light on

Pass 2 Nov 2021 78,692 miles

Front tyres worn

Pass 13 Oct 2020 75,932 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 72,282 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,916 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 66,916 miles

Exhaust system insecure x 2 centre and front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,737 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 52,019 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 52,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 44,360 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 44,360 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 41,173 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 35,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 33,261 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 32,186 miles

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

n/s rear tyrewear on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2011 29,663 miles

Rear tyres wearing low and slightly cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,613 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracking

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

Pass 20 May 2009 24,460 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to wearbars

Pass 19 May 2008 21,182 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 17,201 miles

O/S/R handbrake lever slight stiff on return, reccomend attention.

Pass 8 May 2006 13,165 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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Y986 OTU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y986 OTU, 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 Y986 OTU registered?

Y986 OTU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y986 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y986 OTU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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