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Y997 UAL

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,394 mi
Last recorded124,394 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 UAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 124,394 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2011 124,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2010 111,160 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

steering feels light

Fail 6 Feb 2010 110,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

steering feels light

Pass 26 Jan 2009 92,599 miles

chunk missing out of o/s/r tyre

n/s/f rear wishbone bush on limits of wear

n/s/r brake starting to bind

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 31 Jan 2008 72,118 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 53,724 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 44,707 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre appears to have tube fitted

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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Y997 UAL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y997 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 Y997 UAL registered?

Y997 UAL is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y997 UAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y997 UAL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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