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Y901 HGU

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,046 mi
Last recorded123,046 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 HGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 123,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exaust mount is broken

Fail 11 Dec 2014 123,046 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exaust mount is broken

Fail 6 Dec 2013 111,008 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 6 Dec 2013 111,008 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 25 Jan 2013 106,889 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 106,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 101,948 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 97,148 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 92,014 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 86,329 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 79,388 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 70,165 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 70,163 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 62,488 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 62,466 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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Y901 HGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y901 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y901 HGU registered?

Y901 HGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y901 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y901 HGU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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