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Y92 FCH

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,295 mi
Last recorded108,295 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY92 FCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 108,295 miles

corrosion to rear brake disc's

Fail 13 Mar 2018 108,295 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to rear brake disc's

excess corrosion to front brake disc's

Pass 2 Mar 2017 102,151 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted slightly (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

various body damage and general corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2017 102,151 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play and rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play and rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted slightly (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

various body damage and general corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2016 95,237 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 95,237 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge and nailed

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

headlight lenses deteriorating resulting in poor beam pattern

Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,490 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 87,490 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o s f brake discs corroded

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 6 Mar 2014 82,913 miles

Rear tyres 'skipping' on inside tread

Undertray fitted

Various marks/damage to wheels and body

Fail 6 Mar 2014 82,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front tyres bold on inside tread

Rear discs corroded

Rear tyres 'skipping' on inside tread

Undertray fitted

Various marks/damage to wheels and body

Wipers streaking windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2013 77,174 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/r alloy wheel in very poor condition

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyre treads stepped

slight bind to rear brakes

Fail 23 Mar 2013 77,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/r alloy wheel in very poor condition

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyre treads stepped

slight bind to rear brakes

Pass 21 Mar 2012 71,893 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

suspect handbrake lever mounting bolts working loose

Fail 21 Mar 2012 71,893 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

suspect handbrake lever mounting bolts working loose

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,245 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,057 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 61,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,594 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,874 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 38,305 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 38,305 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,082 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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Y92 FCH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y92 FCH, 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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Y92 FCH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y92 FCH safe to buy?

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