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Y917 XOM

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,794 mi
Last recorded143,794 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 XOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2008 143,794 miles

exhaust rear mount wired up

front pads getting low

n/s rear tyre near limit

Fail 29 Nov 2008 143,794 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust rear mount wired up

front pads getting low

n/s rear tyre near limit

Pass 11 Dec 2007 110,003 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 144,415 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 120,322 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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Y917 XOM is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y917 XOM, 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 Y917 XOM registered?

Y917 XOM is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 August 2001.

Is Y917 XOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y917 XOM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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