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Y943 NLO

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,534 mi
Last recorded111,534 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 NLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 111,534 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 111,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 106,302 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 106,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 106,290 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 97,959 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 97,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 88,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2008 88,777 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2007 82,379 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 58,328 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 58,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y943 NLO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y943 NLO, 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 Y943 NLO registered?

Y943 NLO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is Y943 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y943 NLO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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