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Y991 NJO

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,834 mi
Last recorded99,834 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 NJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 99,834 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 91,984 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 76,070 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 76,070 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes have slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,702 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 58,256 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 58,256 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 26 Apr 2008 46,156 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,237 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 39,797 miles

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

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

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

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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Y991 NJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,792cc 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 Y991 NJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y991 NJO registered?

Y991 NJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y991 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y991 NJO 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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