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Y907 PUA

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,960 mi
Last recorded145,960 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY907 PUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 145,960 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 145,960 miles

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

brake warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 23 Sep 2010 141,058 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 141,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 133,460 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 133,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 122,135 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 114,007 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 103,013 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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Y907 PUA is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y907 PUA, 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 Y907 PUA registered?

Y907 PUA is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y907 PUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y907 PUA shows 9 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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