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Y936 GDY

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,380 mi
Last recorded154,380 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY936 GDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 154,380 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2012 154,372 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2011 137,957 miles

front and rear discs corroded and worn

front number plate in poor condition

head lamp patterns poor

off side front suspension arm rear bush in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2010 112,611 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 96,203 miles

front brake pads worn

front plate cracked

n/s/r brake pads low

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 28 Apr 2008 83,068 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 65,758 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 58,175 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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Y936 GDY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y936 GDY, 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 Y936 GDY registered?

Y936 GDY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y936 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y936 GDY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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