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Y988 GTC

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,526 mi
Last recorded129,526 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 GTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 129,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (6.3.1d)

advise slight play at offside front wheel.

air freshner removed from mirror prior to test.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 127,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (6.3.1d)

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

advise all four tyres cracking in treads.

advise offside rear tyre nail in tread.

advise steering rack offside inner joint slight play.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 127,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush centre separating. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (6.3.1d)

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

advise all four tyres cracking in treads.

advise offside rear tyre nail in tread.

advise steering rack offside inner joint slight play.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 121,787 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 115,987 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 112,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 112,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 108,754 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 108,750 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 104,283 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 101,711 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 100,207 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 98,907 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 98,907 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 86,097 miles

FRONT PADS LOW AND FRONT DISCS INNER FACES IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 23 May 2006 76,484 miles

ENGINE COVER HANGING DOWN O/S/F.

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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Y988 GTC is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y988 GTC, 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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Y988 GTC is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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