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B18 PTK

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,471 mi
Last recorded85,471 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 PTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 85,471 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 85,344 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 85,334 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 82,895 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 81,234 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axel bushs (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 81,231 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axel bushs (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 78,943 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 78,943 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 77,382 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 73,543 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 69,578 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 63,882 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 13 Jun 2016 56,322 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 50,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 May 2013 48,289 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 48,289 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 46,049 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 43,544 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,855 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 39,700 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 36,703 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all metal brake pipes have protective coating applied.

exhaust system starting to corrode.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 33,386 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)

exhaust system starting to corrode.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,875 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 24,142 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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B18 PTK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 B18 PTK, 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 B18 PTK registered?

B18 PTK is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 February 2001.

Is B18 PTK safe to buy?

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