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Y893 SJB

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,926 mi
Last recorded77,926 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY893 SJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2008 77,926 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 68,281 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 May 2007 64,374 miles

Lettering on both rear tyres has been scrubbed off

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

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

Rear number plate starting to disfigure

Rear tyres are a differant size to front (235/4018 rear 225/4018 front) againt VW recommendations for a 4 wheel drive vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2006 56,759 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 SJB is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SJB, 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 SJB registered?

Y893 SJB is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y893 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y893 SJB shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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