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Y876 RBD

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,400 mi
Last recorded100,400 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY876 RBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 100,400 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 94,787 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 94,787 miles

Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 86,110 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 93,280 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 78,018 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 70,219 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 61,335 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 52,976 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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Y876 RBD is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel 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 Y876 RBD, 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 Y876 RBD registered?

Y876 RBD is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 June 2001.

Is Y876 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y876 RBD 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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