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Y935 HCP

2001 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

226,759 mi
Last recorded226,759 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Bora99,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY935 HCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 226,759 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 226,751 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 218,660 miles

Oil leak

both rear shocker casings adrift

Fail 23 Apr 2015 218,660 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear shocker casings adrift

Pass 10 Mar 2014 204,656 miles

Oil leak

lowered suspension fitted

offside rear tyre wall rubbed but not exposing cords

wheel spacers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2014 204,456 miles

Front Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension Doesnt have any Movement

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 191,278 miles

nearside inner driveshaft boot split

offside wiper blade starting to split but still clearing screen

rear brake discs wearing

rear tyres wearing low

screen has slight damage

top suspension mounts have slightplay

Pass 20 Feb 2012 164,368 miles

top shock absorber mounts have slight play

Fail 17 Feb 2012 164,353 miles

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

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

top shoch absorber mounts have slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2011 137,742 miles

nearside cv boot leaking grease

raer tyres close to wear limit

Pass 9 Mar 2010 111,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 111,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 106,321 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 105,176 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 105,176 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 102,208 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 88,514 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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Y935 HCP is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y935 HCP, 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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Y935 HCP is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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