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Y86 HKG

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

199,987 mi
Last recorded199,987 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY86 HKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 199,987 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses perished

Both front headlamp beam patterns poor

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Near side inner track rod end has slight play

Near side mirror glass cracked

Rear seat belt covers missing

Fail 20 Oct 2018 199,870 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad wear wiring. (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 199,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 192,545 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 192,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 183,466 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 183,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 177,870 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 177,857 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 166,556 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 166,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 157,419 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Jul 2012 157,284 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2011 146,283 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 131,640 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 131,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mid section rattling

Rear number plate delaminating

osf headlamp lens clouding.image still visable

Pass 14 Jul 2009 120,250 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 113,139 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 113,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 101,913 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 101,913 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 91,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 91,253 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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Y86 HKG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 Y86 HKG, 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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Y86 HKG is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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