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Y96 HKG

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,484 mi
Last recorded130,484 miles
Recorded on25 May 2007
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 HKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2007 130,484 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 129,862 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 129,294 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 129,294 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 94,818 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 94,789 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 89,022 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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Y96 HKG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y96 HKG, 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 Y96 HKG registered?

Y96 HKG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y96 HKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 HKG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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