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Y968 AKJ

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,600 mi
Last recorded128,600 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 AKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 128,600 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 120,607 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2013 112,408 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 112,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 104,513 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 104,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 97,076 miles

nearside front wheel arch cover insecure

Fail 3 May 2011 97,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside front wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 5 May 2010 89,278 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 89,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 May 2009 81,506 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 72,984 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 63,355 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 53,525 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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Y968 AKJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y968 AKJ, 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 Y968 AKJ registered?

Y968 AKJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y968 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y968 AKJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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