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FNZ 4071

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,002 mi
Last recorded130,002 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNZ 4071
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 130,002 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 164,636 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 151,311 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2020 135,569 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 127,023 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 126,970 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 118,209 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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FNZ 4071 is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FNZ 4071, 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

How do I check the history of FNZ 4071?

You can check the full history of FNZ 4071 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FNZ 4071 registered?

FNZ 4071 is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is FNZ 4071 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNZ 4071 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FNZ 4071 have outstanding finance?

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