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Y969 RLK

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,882 mi
Last recorded128,882 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 128,882 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 118,668 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 118,668 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

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)

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

major oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2016 104,269 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 104,269 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 104,257 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,308 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 94,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,804 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,603 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,067 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 61,720 miles

nearside rear tyre on minimum legal limit

offside rear tyre badly cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,806 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,086 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 49,443 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 43,793 miles

Engine management light staying on

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 43,793 miles

Engine management light staying on

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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Y969 RLK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RLK, 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 RLK registered?

Y969 RLK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y969 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y969 RLK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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