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Y98 MDG

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,219 mi
Last recorded153,219 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 MDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 153,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 146,357 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 146,357 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 133,466 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 119,311 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 104,990 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 133,880 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 133,880 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 120,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 115,264 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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Y98 MDG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y98 MDG, 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 Y98 MDG registered?

Y98 MDG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 August 2001.

Is Y98 MDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y98 MDG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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