MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Poor beam image on both headlights
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
both headlamp lenses opaque
inner face on both rear brake discs slightly pitted
o/s front seat belt slightly frayed
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
inner face on both rear brake discs slightly pitted
o/s front seat belt slightly frayed
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
some wear in both rear axle bushs
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front and rear brake discs are slightly worn
offside front wishbone rear bush is separating
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
front and rear brake discs are slightly worn
offside front wishbone rear bush is separating
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
NSF tyre = 3mm. OSF tyre = 3mm. †
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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Y991 XHG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XHG, 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 Y991 XHG registered?
Y991 XHG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 April 2001.
Is Y991 XHG safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y991 XHG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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