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Y933 YAG

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,008 mi
Last recorded104,008 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY933 YAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 104,008 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S and N/S (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 101,226 miles

nsf wishbone rear bush started to displace

Pass 11 Jan 2014 98,700 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 95,874 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 95,874 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 85,005 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 85,005 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 78,062 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 78,058 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,828 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 51,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear axle bushes slight worn

Pass 15 Mar 2008 46,575 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 42,118 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,209 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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Y933 YAG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y933 YAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y933 YAG registered?

Y933 YAG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 March 2001.

Is Y933 YAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y933 YAG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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