MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear brake discs in poor condition
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake discs in poor condition
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Y981 VKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y981 VKK, 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 Y981 VKK registered?
Y981 VKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 May 2001.
Is Y981 VKK safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y981 VKK shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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