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Y98 XKE

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,548 mi
Last recorded102,548 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 XKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 102,548 miles

Off side rear foot and hand brake only just met the requirement

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 98,405 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r hnad brake only just met the requirement

Pass 27 Jan 2014 92,499 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 92,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 88,172 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 80,597 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 116,302 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 109,416 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 105,107 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 105,107 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 102,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 98,302 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 98,302 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 97,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 XKE is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

Y98 XKE is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y98 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y98 XKE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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