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Y901 GDY

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,166 mi
Last recorded61,166 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 GDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 61,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside suspect play in inner steering rack joint

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

front and centre exhaust mountings adrift from pipework (exhaust secure)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 1 May 2015 51,648 miles

front and centre exhaust sections (mounting brackets detatched from pipework) exhaust secure at time of test

front exhaust section slightly deteriorated (flexible section)

Pass 10 May 2014 42,359 miles

offside and nearside inner constant velocity joint gaiter outer mounting clips missing

Pass 11 May 2013 32,971 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 32,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 May 2012 25,854 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 24,940 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 24,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 May 2010 23,619 miles

suspect cat on the way out only just passed test

Pass 12 May 2009 22,302 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 20,013 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 17,437 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 14,938 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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Y901 GDY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y901 GDY, 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 Y901 GDY registered?

Y901 GDY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y901 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y901 GDY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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