MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,434 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front brake discs in poor condition
both headlamps slightly deteriorated
both rear coil springs slightly corroded
exhaust system slightly corroded
rear beam rusty
slight movement in both front top shock mounts
slight play in steering rack
both rear coil springs slightly corroded
front brake discs inner faces in poor condition
slight movement in both front top shock mounts
slight play in rack
unable to fully inspect engine area due to covers
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear coil springs slightly corroded
front brake discs inner faces in poor condition
slight movement in both front top shock mounts
slight play in rack
unable to fully inspect engine area due to covers
Both front tyres have uneven wear, partly due to underinflation, but tracking check recommended.
Nail in offside front tyre
Play in both front top strut mounts
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Both front tyres have uneven wear, partly due to underinflation, but tracking check recommended.
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside front inner CV boot split. Grease lost.
Nearside rear wheel binding.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in both front top strut mounts
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
rear discs in poor condition
unable to fully inspect engine area due to covers
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
rear discs in poor condition
unable to fully inspect engine area due to covers
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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Y941 JDG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y941 JDG, 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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Y941 JDG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 March 2001.
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