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Y894 KNN

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

184,004 mi
Last recorded184,004 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY894 KNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 184,004 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 178,696 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing bold

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front non obligatory mirror cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 172,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 167,652 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 156,344 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 142,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 130,940 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 116,686 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 110,012 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 103,615 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 96,800 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn (3mm).

Pass 26 Mar 2012 85,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 81,106 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 81,106 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 75,663 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,584 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 70,462 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 62,836 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 54,133 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,498 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KNN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KNN, 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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Y894 KNN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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