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Y96 UEN

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

204,071 mi
Last recorded204,071 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 UEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 204,071 miles

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

o/s headlight lens deteriorating

play in both steering arms

Pass 7 Apr 2015 193,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear tyre wearing very close to limits

Fail 7 Apr 2015 193,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear tyre wearing very close to limits

Pass 31 Mar 2014 170,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front track rod ends have slight play

noisy engine

Pass 3 Apr 2013 148,120 miles

offside front lower arm rear bush perished

rear brake pads wearing low

wear at nearside track rod end

Pass 2 Mar 2012 119,516 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 108,774 miles

Slight dampness to offside front shock absorber

Travel in handbrake

Pass 17 Mar 2010 98,232 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 98,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 83,854 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 83,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2008 69,327 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 69,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 52,988 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,967 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 UEN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y96 UEN, 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 UEN registered?

Y96 UEN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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