2001 Volkswagen Bora 2.8L Petrol · Y581 DWL
2001 Volkswagen Bora (2.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Aug 2001. Recorded mileage 125,418 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,418 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y581 DWL Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 125,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Y581 DWL Mileage History
- 24/10/200642,993 mi
- 06/10/200858,876 mi+15,883 mi
- 15/10/200969,932 mi+11,056 mi
- 15/10/200969,932 mi
- 20/09/201080,727 mi+10,795 mi
- 04/04/201296,529 mi+15,802 mi
- 05/02/2015102,768 mi+6,239 mi
- 28/01/2016112,781 mi+10,013 mi
- 06/02/2017121,072 mi+8,291 mi
- 08/02/2017121,072 mi
- 01/11/2018121,490 mi+418 mi
- 28/10/2019122,409 mi+919 mi
- 10/08/2021124,176 mi+1,767 mi
- 09/03/2026125,418 mi+1,242 mi
Average of roughly 4,254 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Y581 DWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Bora (Y581 DWL) between October 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”; “Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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