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Y883 HWJ

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,868 mi
Last recorded101,868 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY883 HWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 101,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2013 101,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 95,046 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2012 95,205 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

ac system hoses dissconnected and insecure

oil filler cap does not lock

tyre pressures appear low

Pass 23 Feb 2011 93,225 miles

all front disc worn/rusty

Fail 22 Feb 2011 93,224 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all front disc worn/rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2009 86,313 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 86,313 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 81,021 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 29 Sep 2008

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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 21 Sep 2007 80,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2006 66,546 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 66,546 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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Y883 HWJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 Y883 HWJ, 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 Y883 HWJ registered?

Y883 HWJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y883 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y883 HWJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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