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Y969 KCJ

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,853 mi
Last recorded114,853 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY969 KCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 114,853 miles

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

damage offside mirror cover

slight bonding separation to nearside front wishbone rear bush

slight damage nearside mirror glass

Fail 14 Jul 2015 114,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

damage offside mirror cover

slight bonding separation to nearside front wishbone rear bush

slight damage nearside mirror glass

Pass 7 Jul 2014 107,360 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 107,360 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 100,721 miles

slight damage to offside mirror cover

surface corrosion underside suspension components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 100,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight damage to offside mirror cover

surface corrosion underside suspension components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 95,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 95,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 88,670 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 88,670 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 84,751 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 77,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 69,592 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 69,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 62,022 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 54,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y969 KCJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y969 KCJ, 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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What year was Y969 KCJ registered?

Y969 KCJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y969 KCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y969 KCJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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