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Y976 MET

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,168 mi
Last recorded143,168 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 MET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 143,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 140,290 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 140,265 miles

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2016 138,190 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 138,190 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 133,192 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 133,189 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2014 127,218 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 117,051 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 104,918 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 97,998 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 97,998 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 90,289 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 82,657 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 71,361 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 57,538 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 57,538 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 52,983 miles

Rear Brake lining(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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Y976 MET is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y976 MET, 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 Y976 MET registered?

Y976 MET is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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