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Y895 BSC

2001 Volkswagen Bora

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,861 mi
Last recorded74,861 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 BSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 74,861 miles

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))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 62,109 miles

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))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 62,109 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 55,606 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,650 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,206 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 46,200 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 44,317 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2015 44,317 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,627 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,782 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 40,782 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,608 miles

rear axle corroding

Fail 14 Mar 2012 38,608 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,868 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 23 Mar 2011 36,868 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,761 miles

offside front disc corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2010 30,761 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,545 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,771 miles

nearside mirror lens broken

Pass 7 Feb 2007 23,300 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 23,299 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 22,298 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 22,298 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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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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