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B9 RAU

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

71,000 mi
Last recorded71,000 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 RAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 71,000 miles

EML on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OS headlamp clouding over, advise clean up

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 69,000 miles

EML on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot perished

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 69,000 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

EML on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot perished

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 66,100 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 65,000 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 64,010 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 59,979 miles

engine management light is on

some play in offside front top suspension mounting

Fail 2 Dec 2019 59,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 56,997 miles

Front Wiper blades slightly smeary

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 25 Apr 2018 55,022 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 24 Apr 2018 55,010 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,258 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,322 miles

Engine management light on

Engine misfiring at time of test

Front subframe corroded

General corrosion underside

Slight bind offside rear wheel

Pass 20 Dec 2014 52,298 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 52,298 miles

both rear brake pipes are forming slight corrosion

front discs are in poor condition

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2014 52,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes are forming slight corrosion

front discs are in poor condition

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 46,269 miles

both rear brake pipes forming rust

slight play in steering

Pass 3 Dec 2012 44,881 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 42,220 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,373 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 37,184 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,353 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 34,353 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,598 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded but not excess

Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,056 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 22,848 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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B9 RAU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 B9 RAU, 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 B9 RAU registered?

B9 RAU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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