2001 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · Y421 TJW
2001 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 171,353 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/02/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1896cc
Y421 TJW Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2012
- 171,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Y421 TJW Mileage History
- 16/02/2006108,508 mi
- 16/02/2006108,508 mi
- 14/02/2007124,368 mi+15,860 mi
- 12/02/2008130,382 mi+6,014 mi
- 14/02/2009138,607 mi+8,225 mi
- 12/02/2010147,418 mi+8,811 mi
- 23/02/2011156,979 mi+9,561 mi
- 06/02/2012171,353 mi+14,374 mi
Average of roughly 10,524 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Y421 TJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Bora (Y421 TJW) between February 2006 and February 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)”; “Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)”.
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