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Y994 FOO

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

226,597 mi
Last recorded226,597 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 FOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 226,597 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 219,446 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 213,755 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 209,147 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 205,115 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 200,102 miles
Pass 1 Jan 2019 194,875 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 191,741 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 190,535 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 184,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 178,346 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 178,346 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 172,334 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 163,730 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 150,938 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 145,322 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 145,322 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 24 Nov 2009 138,717 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 138,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 130,087 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 130,086 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 120,735 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 120,735 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 126,494 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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Y994 FOO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y994 FOO, 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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Y994 FOO is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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