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Y902 JMA

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,562 mi
Last recorded118,562 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY902 JMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 118,562 miles

n/s & o/s rack ends have slight play in joints

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 118,554 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s & o/s rack ends have slight play in joints

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 112,589 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 108,287 miles

nearside and offside steering arms slight movement

Pass 29 Mar 2013 104,567 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 98,368 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 98,368 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2011 128,365 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 120,729 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 120,729 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 104,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008 104,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 86,797 miles

some wear to rear axle bushes

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2006 73,910 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 73,910 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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Y902 JMA is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y902 JMA, 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 Y902 JMA registered?

Y902 JMA is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y902 JMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y902 JMA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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