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Y898 JDG

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,015 mi
Last recorded109,015 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 JDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2012 109,015 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front headlights slightly obscure

Pass 30 Mar 2011 104,276 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front disks worn

Pass 3 Oct 2009 95,988 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Sep 2008 89,490 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 146,597 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 135,030 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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Y898 JDG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y898 JDG, 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 Y898 JDG registered?

Y898 JDG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y898 JDG safe to buy?

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