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Y906 YGA

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,297 mi
Last recorded142,297 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY906 YGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 142,297 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 133,583 miles

Front shockers soft

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

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

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 133,582 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front shockers soft

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

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 122,429 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 100,552 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,275 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 94,275 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 90,185 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 90,178 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 86,610 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 86,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 84,505 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 81,826 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 81,826 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 70,540 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 61,775 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 51,517 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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Y906 YGA is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 Y906 YGA, 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 Y906 YGA registered?

Y906 YGA is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y906 YGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y906 YGA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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