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Y894 KFG

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,234 mi
Last recorded170,234 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY894 KFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2014 170,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 5 Mar 2013 155,714 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 142,648 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 126,167 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 112,540 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 91,842 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 79,164 miles

Offside 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)

front brake pads low

Pass 16 Apr 2007 68,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2006 56,908 miles

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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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Y894 KFG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y894 KFG, 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 Y894 KFG registered?

Y894 KFG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y894 KFG safe to buy?

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