MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,861 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
slight oil leak around sump
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
slight oil leak around sump
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs corroded
all tyres starting to crack
both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded at rear
both rear shockers corroded
o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs corroded
all tyres starting to crack
both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded at rear
both rear shockers corroded
o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rear axle corroded
rear axle corroded
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear axle corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear axle corroding
both rear tyres sidewalls perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres sidewalls perished
brakes sticking at rear
offside front disc corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
offside front disc corroded
nearside mirror lens broken
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
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Y895 BSC is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 Y895 BSC, 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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Y895 BSC is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 March 2001.
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