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Y983 BGN

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,050 mi
Last recorded105,050 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 BGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 105,050 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 88,737 miles

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Feb 2013 80,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 80,146 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 72,371 miles

offside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2011 63,230 miles

offside front tyre cut on tread

slight knock in column

slight movement in front lower arm inner bushes

Fail 21 Feb 2011 63,230 miles

slight knock in column

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre cut on tread

slight movement in front lower arm inner bushes

Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,899 miles

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

headlight covers fitted

offside mirror cover loose

slight fluffing both nearside front and rear seatbelts

slight play offside front top shock mount

slight ridge front brake discs

Fail 22 Feb 2010 56,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

headlight covers fitted

offside mirror cover loose

slight fluffing both nearside front and rear seatbelts

slight play offside front top shock mount

slight ridge front brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2009 50,732 miles

advise headlight covers fitted

advise mirror cover offside

advise offside rear nearside front seat belts fluffing

advise slight lift in top shock mountings

Pass 23 Feb 2008 47,226 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 42,374 miles

advise nearside rear outter edge tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2006 37,090 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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Y983 BGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y983 BGN, 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 Y983 BGN registered?

Y983 BGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y983 BGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y983 BGN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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