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Y905 NVX

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,035 mi
Last recorded203,035 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 NVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 203,035 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 203,035 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 180,214 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 180,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 178,648 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 170,584 miles

play in both front antiroll bar 'd' lock bushes

Fail 19 May 2014 170,579 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in both front antiroll bar 'd' lock bushes

Pass 20 May 2013 161,237 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 152,319 miles

Front exhaust has slight leak.

Pass 4 May 2011 143,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 137,186 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 137,185 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 131,777 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 126,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 119,920 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 112,170 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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Y905 NVX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y905 NVX, 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 Y905 NVX registered?

Y905 NVX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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