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Y942 BAR

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,934 mi
Last recorded154,934 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 BAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 154,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 140,645 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 140,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 120,025 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 120,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 99,590 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 78,832 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 76,141 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 72,036 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 65,942 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 62,664 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 58,640 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 54,445 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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Y942 BAR is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y942 BAR, 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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Y942 BAR is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y942 BAR safe to buy?

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