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Y935 KBT

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,609 mi
Last recorded171,609 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY935 KBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 171,609 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 171,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 165,522 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 158,899 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 158,899 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 152,864 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 146,685 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 139,728 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 132,285 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 123,960 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 114,792 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 105,350 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 96,060 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 87,182 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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Y935 KBT is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y935 KBT, 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 Y935 KBT registered?

Y935 KBT is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y935 KBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y935 KBT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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