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Y931 KCH

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,898 mi
Last recorded163,898 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY931 KCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 163,898 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting on outer sidewall

Fail 20 May 2017 163,419 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2016 145,440 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint above steering rack (2.3.3b)

both head lights deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2016 145,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint above steering rack (2.3.3b)

both head lights deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 141,670 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 141,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nsf sill damage

osf = osr sill damage

em light on

Pass 9 Oct 2012 141,480 miles

Oil leak

air bag warning light illuminated on dash

engine management light illuminated on dash

Fail 8 Oct 2012 141,479 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)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

air bag warning light illuminated on dash

engine management light illuminated on dash

offside front tyre shows sign's of cracking on sidewalls

Pass 14 Sep 2011 135,242 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 135,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 127,576 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 127,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 12 Mar 2009 118,999 miles

Airbag light on

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 110,600 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 94,369 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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Y931 KCH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y931 KCH, 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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Y931 KCH is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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