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Y996 KDG

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

167,833 mi
Last recorded167,833 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 KDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 167,833 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 151,119 miles

damage to nearside upper windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2012 116,071 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 101,839 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 96,210 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 90,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 84,492 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

both n/s tyres sidewalls scuffed.

o/s/f and n/s/r doors scratched.

Pass 16 May 2007 79,207 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 79,207 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 74,659 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y996 KDG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y996 KDG, 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 Y996 KDG registered?

Y996 KDG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y996 KDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y996 KDG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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