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Y998 ODM

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,802 mi
Last recorded126,802 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 ODM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 126,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2013 126,802 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 118,519 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 108,494 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 95,949 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 95,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 82,013 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 68,573 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 52,570 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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Y998 ODM is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y998 ODM, 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 Y998 ODM registered?

Y998 ODM is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y998 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y998 ODM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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