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Y993 ECY

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,543 mi
Last recorded96,543 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 ECY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2009 96,543 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 86,200 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2007 79,700 miles

Front bumper insecure

front bumper damaged

rear number plate dirty

Pass 20 Jun 2006 71,167 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight water marking on rear no plate

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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Y993 ECY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y993 ECY, 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 Y993 ECY registered?

Y993 ECY is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y993 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y993 ECY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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