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Y895 HET

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

74,986 mi
Last recorded74,986 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2006
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 HET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2006 74,986 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 74,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

FRONT N0 PLATE BADLY CRACKED CENTER EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN ALL 4 ALLOY WHEELS DISTORTED

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 74,958 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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Y895 HET is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y895 HET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y895 HET registered?

Y895 HET is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y895 HET safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y895 HET shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y895 HET have outstanding finance?

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