MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
front brake discs worn
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
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8601VN79 is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2002 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 97,007 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 8601VN79, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of 8601VN79?
You can check the full history of 8601VN79 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was 8601VN79 registered?
8601VN79 is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 June 2002.
Is 8601VN79 safe to buy?
The MOT history for 8601VN79 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does 8601VN79 have outstanding finance?
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