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Y993 UOJ

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,754 mi
Last recorded186,754 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 186,754 miles

Offside Front wing damage

Offside Rear position light output is slightly lower than normal for this vehicle

Fail 3 Dec 2015 186,675 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wing damage

Offside Rear position light output is slightly lower than normal for this vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2014 173,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 155,834 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 143,664 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 142,202 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 131,768 miles

n/s/f track rod end boot split

rear brake discs pitted. advise brake pads and discs to be replaced

Fail 9 Aug 2011 131,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f track rod end boot split

rear brake discs pitted. advise brake pads and discs to be replaced

Pass 10 Aug 2010 118,570 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 118,560 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 103,840 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 103,840 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,656 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 74,760 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 74,753 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 58,415 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 UOJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 Y993 UOJ, 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 UOJ registered?

Y993 UOJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y993 UOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y993 UOJ 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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