2001 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · Y415 EAJ
2001 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 101,011 miles. MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y415 EAJ Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2023
- 101,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y415 EAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Bora (Y415 EAJ) between June 2005 and February 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”; “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
Y415 EAJ Mileage History
- 13/06/2005107,852 mi
- 13/06/2005107,852 mi
- 13/06/2006131,712 mi+23,860 mi
- 20/06/2006132,357 mi+645 mi
- 09/06/2007152,498 mi+20,141 mi
- 09/07/2008159,779 mi+7,281 mi
- 10/07/2008159,782 mi+3 mi
- 20/07/2009168,422 mi+8,640 mi
- 20/07/2009168,422 mi
- 05/07/201081,958 mi-86,464 mi
- 05/07/201183,984 mi+2,026 mi
- 05/07/201183,984 mi
- 09/07/201286,250 mi+2,266 mi
- 09/07/201286,250 mi
- 04/07/201388,523 mi+2,273 mi
- 04/07/201388,523 mi
- 10/07/201490,432 mi+1,909 mi
- 10/07/201490,438 mi+6 mi
- 09/07/201592,699 mi+2,261 mi
- 13/07/201592,712 mi+13 mi
- 13/07/201694,296 mi+1,584 mi
- 14/07/201795,521 mi+1,225 mi
- 17/07/201897,007 mi+1,486 mi
- 05/07/201997,623 mi+616 mi
- 18/01/202199,131 mi+1,508 mi
- 18/01/2022100,157 mi+1,026 mi
- 18/01/2022100,157 mi
- 16/02/2023101,011 mi+854 mi
- 16/02/2023101,011 mi
Average of roughly -387 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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