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Y878 HGU

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,733 mi
Last recorded102,733 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 HGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 102,733 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2017 102,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2016 85,507 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,555 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear discs pitted

Fail 17 Apr 2015 73,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 71,963 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

battery poor

Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,706 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2013 69,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,620 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 66,620 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 64,717 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs corroded on inner face

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,548 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

front no plate deteriorating

Fail 20 Apr 2009 58,962 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

front no plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,962 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

front no plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Apr 2008 54,759 miles

rear tyres worn down to 2mm

Fail 4 Apr 2007 50,653 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 50,653 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 44,107 miles

under tray insecure

Fail 7 Apr 2006 44,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

under tray insecure

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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Y878 HGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y878 HGU, 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 Y878 HGU registered?

Y878 HGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y878 HGU safe to buy?

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