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Y995 UAL

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,968 mi
Last recorded93,968 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 UAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 93,968 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 93,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 89,556 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

signs of slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight blow on centre exhaust

Fail 24 Oct 2014 89,553 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

signs of slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight bind on both rear brakes

slight blow on centre exhaust

Pass 18 Oct 2013 80,607 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 80,607 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 75,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2012 75,705 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 69,784 miles

catalytic convertor rattling like inside loose.

engine management warning light on.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 60,738 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 54,431 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 49,302 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,208 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,674 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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Y995 UAL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y995 UAL, 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 Y995 UAL registered?

Y995 UAL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y995 UAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y995 UAL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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