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Y89 HRN

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

125,564 mi
Last recorded125,564 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 HRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 125,564 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 125,569 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 117,193 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 117,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 107,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 107,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 99,664 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2016 99,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2015 89,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 80,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jan 2013 71,737 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 71,718 miles

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

205/55x16w

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,385 miles

exhaust centre bracket insecure

rear brakes binding but not registering on rolling road.also n/s/r pads worn low

Fail 19 Jan 2012 68,383 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre bracket insecure

front roll bar bushes slightly worn

rear brakes binding but not registering on rolling road.also n/s/r pads worn low

Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,547 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 59,591 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 53,984 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 53,984 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres badly perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 11 Feb 2008 50,090 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 46,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f wheel arch liner worn away where it had been catching wheel/tyre

service now on dash

Pass 24 May 2006 39,169 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 39,155 miles

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 May 2006 38,956 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)

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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Y89 HRN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y89 HRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y89 HRN registered?

Y89 HRN is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 May 2001.

Is Y89 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y89 HRN shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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