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Y993 FAN

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,256 mi
Last recorded147,256 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 FAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 147,256 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 147,244 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air freshners on int. mirror

bodywork damage to n/s of car

both front tyres low on tread & wearing on edges

both lower sil lips damaged

both rear hand brake levers not fully returning to stops

both rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

ext. system starting to rust in places

front number plate damaged & rear plate wearing

fuel tank retaining strap rusting

general wear & surface rust on discs

head light leveling switch loose in holder

holder on screen

lower front bumper trim damaged & loose

n/s outter sil damaged

n/s/f door mirror glass damaged

n/s/f seat belt lock plastic cover missing

n/s/f tyre side wall wearing

no n/s/r fog light working

no o/s/f outter door handle fitted

o/s/f plastic inner wing damaged & loose

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/r tyre low on tread

odd sticker on screen

Pass 20 Mar 2014 139,114 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 130,109 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 130,109 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 121,367 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 121,367 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 112,953 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight oil leak from engine

Wing mirror cover broken

Pass 25 Mar 2010 104,466 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 96,336 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 90,465 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 82,344 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 73,762 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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Y993 FAN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FAN, 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 Y993 FAN registered?

Y993 FAN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y993 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y993 FAN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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