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Y929 HWX

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,285 mi
Last recorded179,285 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 HWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 179,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine management light on

non obligatory rear view mirror insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2012 178,872 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 178,872 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 165,768 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 150,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine light on

front coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 15 May 2010 150,798 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine light on

front coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2009 140,164 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 115,964 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both headlamp aims on lower limits

Fail 14 May 2008 115,846 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)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 104,436 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s/f under tray lose

Pass 27 May 2006 93,002 miles

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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Y929 HWX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y929 HWX, 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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Y929 HWX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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