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Y972 MNW

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,805 mi
Last recorded118,805 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 MNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 118,805 miles

lowered

sign of rear tyres rubbing on wheel arches

Pass 12 Aug 2013 115,357 miles

customer changed all 4 wheels and tyres

Fail 12 Aug 2013 115,348 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2012 106,258 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 92,039 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 92,039 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 83,171 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 80,315 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 73,855 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 73,855 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 68,074 miles

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 13 Jun 2006 54,490 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y972 MNW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y972 MNW, 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

How do I check the history of Y972 MNW?

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What year was Y972 MNW registered?

Y972 MNW is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y972 MNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y972 MNW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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