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Y893 KRB

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,332 mi
Last recorded109,332 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY893 KRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 109,332 miles

engine light on and emissions close to limit

front brake discs deteriorating with corrosion

o/s/r brake dragging slightly

slight play in o/s steering rack end

some corrosion under vehicle

Fail 13 Oct 2015 109,326 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on and emissions close to limit

engine sump cover loose

front brake discs deteriorating with corrosion

headlight images deteriorating

o/s/r brake dragging slightly

slight play in o/s steering rack end

some corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2014 107,130 miles

surface corrosion evident throughout underside

Fail 21 Oct 2014 107,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

eml light on -code p0420 -cat efficiency low

surface corrosion evident throughout underside

Pass 15 Oct 2013 104,507 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 98,320 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing thin

Pass 8 Nov 2011 92,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 23 Jul 2010 87,310 miles

front wishbone bushes starting to split

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2009 76,175 miles

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 3 Jul 2008 64,930 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 53,281 miles

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

o/s/r brake dragging slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2006 44,564 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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Y893 KRB is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y893 KRB, 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 Y893 KRB registered?

Y893 KRB is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y893 KRB safe to buy?

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